Holly Powell, MD, LCSW-C
Therapist in Maryland
Holly Powell is an LCSW-C (licensed certified social worker-clinical) and MD with 15 years of experience.
- Licensed inMaryland
- License12967
- NPI 1851823637
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Holly
Holly Powell is an LCSW-C (licensed certified social worker-clinical) and MD with 15 years of experience. She focuses on attachment, anxiety, trauma, anger, and related concerns. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at making therapy understandable and usable for everyday life.
Holly begins by listening so she can learn what matters most to each person. She uses a client-centered frame at first, which means conversations follow the client's needs and priorities.
Background and approach
From there she adapts techniques to match goals and comfort level. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current interactions and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness tools are added when they fit the work people want to do.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be part of the plan for processing traumatic memories when appropriate. In sessions she keeps a calm, relaxed style. That helps people slow down, name what is hard, and try clear strategies for change.
She explains methods in plain language and focuses on small, practical steps. Holly has worked in varied settings over 15 years, which shaped her flexible, pragmatic way of working. She aims to help people build new patterns, manage intense emotions, and find clearer ways to cope with life changes and relationship strain.
Credentials
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 12967 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1851823637 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Holly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Holly names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed work and practical online care
Holly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. This approach helps when trust, closeness, or repeated relationship hurts are part of the concern. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses sessions on the person's priorities and moves at their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is offered to translate worries or unhelpful thoughts into concrete steps and skills for change, useful for anxiety, depression, and panic.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly listens first, then discusses which methods might help reach the client's goals. She works together with each person to try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan based on real progress and comfort.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels clearer. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on consistent progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Holly commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, self-esteem, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, panic, and self-harm.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Holly starts with a client-centered approach and then adapts techniques to match goals. She uses attachment-informed ideas, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when those fit the needs of the person.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience working in varied clinical settings. That background contributes to a flexible, pragmatic approach to care.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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