Holly Goodman , LCSW

Holly Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has worked with individuals, couples and families for over 31 years in North Carolina. An LCSW is a credential that indicates advanced training in clinical social work and the ability to provide psychotherapy and related supports. Holly also holds a certificate in coaching, which enables her to address employment concerns, work-life balance and life coaching when appropriate.

Her practice centers on helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult experiences. She has supported many individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, communication difficulties and grief and loss at multiple levels. Her style is positive and affirming - she brings an open-minded and warm presence and emphasizes the inherent value and potential for growth that each person holds.

Holly blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches, and she draws on compassion, education and motivational techniques to foster greater self-awareness, improved mood and more effective coping. Creating a safe emotional space for processing is a primary priority, and she works in an interactive, sensitive and caring way to help clients clarify goals and move toward meaningful change.

Holly views the first step toward change as recognizing the need for help and seeking support. She remains available to provide a supportive therapeutic experience that aims to be empowering and beneficial.

Approaches that inform online therapy and care

Holly Goodman commonly integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused techniques into her work, each offering different ways to address concerns. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relational patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can help with deeper self-understanding and long-standing interpersonal issues. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes clear goals and practical steps, helping clients identify strengths and small changes that move them toward desired outcomes.

Determining the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Holly collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences and then adapts techniques from these approaches to fit each person’s situation. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and other commitments and allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from their own environments, supporting consistent access to care and continuity of treatment.