I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I hold a doctorate in counselor education and supervision and a master’s degree in professional counseling. I have been working in mental health for over 15 years as a counselor, educator, and supervisor in a broad range of settings including community-based clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. I have taught in master’s level courses, facilitated educational and professional development workshops, and presented at national conferences.
I specialize in anxiety and panic disorders, anger management, substance use, and complex trauma. I have also lived abroad and understands the joys and complexities of being an ex-pat. As part of ethical disclosure of limits of scope of practice - and since these questions are often asked - I DO NOT have specialized training in borderline personality disorder, dissociative disorders/DID, OCD, ADHD/ADD, porn/sex addiction, or eating disorders. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, persons of color, and persons living with HIV. Using a combination of Adlerian, Feminist-Intersectional, and systems theoretical orientations, I take a direct, practical approach to assisting clients. Whether you are looking for skills to manage stress and related symptoms, support with assessing options in order to make important decisions, or you are ready to dive deep into change, I can help you to meet your goals. I typically respond to messages within 12 hours.
I believe that therapy requires active participation and commitment for progress to occur. While messaging can provide a base for information and updates to be shared, I expect clients to engage in live sessions (video or phone) on a regular basis. I offer text sessions on a limited basis. These regular sessions - 45 minutes at least every two weeks, preferably weekly - allow for direct interaction and communication for skill building to alleviate symptoms, identifying and addressing dysfunctional patterns, resolving trauma, etc.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Professional experience
16 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Drug and alcohol addiction, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging
License information
GA LPC LPC006567
Reviews
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I've had a genuinely positive experience with Dr. Degrand. I’ve felt heard, supported, and challenged in all the right ways. Her approach is compassionate yet insightful. She has provided practical tools that have helped me better understand myself and navigate difficult situations. I’ve seen real growth since starting therapy. I highly recommend!
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
An amazing therapist who listens and gives me the best advice. Someone who cares and is supportive as well.
Written on Aug 31, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Dr. DeGrand is the first therapist I've worked with who clicks. She is incredibly experienced in the areas I require assistance with. She is easy to talk to and helps maximize our time by sending prompt questions for me to answer before our sessions. Highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 25, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
I would highly recommend Dr. DeGrand to many others.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Doctor Holly is wonderful - knowledgeable, empathetic and professional. Can't say enough about her.
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
She’s wonderful, and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
My ‘soul therapist’
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning addictions
Dr DeGrand is extremely knowledgeable in brain function and the way anxiety works in the brain, she uses extremely helpful techniques to help reset the way your brain communicates with itself. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Amazing person, amazing therapist. I feel safe and understood. With DR.DeGrand I have rapid progress. We do EMDR and it's the best therapy I ever experienced.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
She is amazing ! Provides strategy , compassion and is super flexible. I enjoy everything about her. One of my favourite therapists.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Holly is great. She gave me multiple techniques for dealing with anxiety and stress. She works with expats and so has a very distinct perspective and method which works best for me but is applicable to anyone. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 16, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Holly has helped me to develop a set of coping skills that help me manage my anxiety. I’m amazed by the progress I’ve made working with her.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I always find our sessions helpful and it’s great to have them there when I might have a bad week. They understand my stresses and concerns. We will conquer my anxiety
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Very openminded and down to earth. She offers techniques you can work on but doesnt promise results without consistency and hard work.
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr. DeGrand is extremely perceptive, understanding, and supportive. She definitely picks up on what is going on with me and therefore what she says or provides for skills is exactly what I need to hear and do at the time.
She is very skillful at putting me at ease, giving me hope that I can succeed, and change the negative cycle I find myself in.
Where some therapy in my past has felt as overwhelming as the anxiety, Dr. DeGrand’s skills are incredibly quick and easy to “reach for” in all situations and places be it in a relaxed “home” atmosphere, a vehicle, or in an environment where there are other people ie store, someone’s home, etc. I appreciate that she makes implementing skills practical and “doable”.
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I am so pleased with the therapist I was matched with. Dr. DeGrand understands my issues and has taught me so much that I never realized. I feel like I’m exactly where I need to be. I look forward to our sessions and my growth.
Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes
Holly has been great. She's easy to talk to, has provided constructive thoughts on how to change my behaviors, and has helped me develop a plan to remove my own perceived need to drink. Talking with her each week helps me stick to my plan and make improvements.
Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Wonderful therapist so cheerful and helpful
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
I appreciate Dr. Holly a lot - she has helped me in building skills, being more aware of my intrusive thoughts and I've improved a lot. She is very kind and caring. I always feel my heart lighter after every session.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Immensely experienced in many therapeutic modalities. I enlisted her help as I experienced a crippling onset of anxiety (for the first time in my life) which coincided with a period of grief, trauma and a major life transition. A deeply perceptive therapist, my therapy process with Holly had no shortage of 'aha moments'. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
Very down to earth and also ensures that each session builds off each other to provide a consistent and an ongoing development of coping techniques. Great job doctor.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Attentive, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I really appreciated her approach and her vibe.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 week on issues concerning trauma and abuse
She is the best.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Been with Dr. DeGrand for a couple months, and I adore her. She’s able to handle my squirrelly, ADHD brain and lets me just be myself. I have sooooo much I am trying to process in life, and she helps me keep it sorted when we talk. I also love seeing her kitties say hello, when they decide to pop into frame on our sessions. Thank you so much.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I struggle with anxiety and have been feeling unhappy lately. Dr. D has been wonderful. She validates my feelings, letting me know it's ok. She listens, asks questions, and gets me thinking. I always end our session feeling better about myself, my choices, and my feelings.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Degrand is a fantastic counselor! Thanks to her guidance and knowledge set, I've built a toolbox of coping skills to help me address my anxiety. I have been through several therapists and Dr. Degrand is the best. She has helped me get through moments of transition, moments of self-sabotage, depression, and more. She is understanding, funny, and honest. I feel truly lucky to have her with me on my mental wellness journey.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr DeGrand is a wonderful therapist. i have had so much personal growth since i started seeing her one year ago. she can explain the medical and physical side of mental illness which is so helpful for breaking out of continuous cycles and also keeps you from judging yourself too hard when you're tempted to repeat unhealthy habits.
she has a different approach from some therapists ive had,, she won't immediately dive into your trauma history. i encourage you to trust the process but don't be afraid to ask her why she's doing things the way she is. she is very open to explaining her methods and always willing to hear you out. i feel like im speaking with a (very educated) friend. cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
I have benefited immensely from my work with Dr. DeGrand (Holly). She immediately made me feel comfortable. I knew I was in good hands from the start! Dr. DeGrand is supportive, highly responsive, knowledgable, accessible, and very easy to connect with. She regularly suggests relevant material, asks the right questions at the right time, and is excellent at pointing out what needs to be talked about! Oh, she is masterful at connecting the dots! I really enjoyed talking with her. Her sense of humor helps a lot and her cats are always a nice addition to our talks. Dr. DeGrand definitely helped me cope with my life challenges and the changes I had to face. I already have and will continue to recommend her!
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thanks!
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Thank you
Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. DeGrand is one of the best therapists I ever had. Her expertise is helpful and has made such a huge impact on my life. I'm able to apply a lot of the skills she taught me into my everyday life.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Professional, skilled, competent and overall seems to be a good and understanding person who is able to seamlessly switch between laughs and problemsolving to optimally solve issues.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. DeGrand's therapy was perfect for me - I've learned a lot of skills for managing my anxiety which have been a significant help. She's professional, down-to-earth, easy to talk to - I'd highly recommend!
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She is lovely
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s wonderful!
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
I feel confident in Dr DeGrand’s advice and I feel like she can always relate to what I’m sharing. Dr DeGrand explains what’s happening in my brain in an easy to understand yet Educational way so I can make sense of my situation, I’ve found every session so useful.
Written on Sep 26, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I am so happy that I have found Dr. DeGrand. She has been quick to understand my struggles and needs, and my sessions with her have already been very helpful. She has a lot of insight and knows about a variety of issues that many counselors might miss or be unaware of (in my personal experience). I feel very comfortable talking to her and can highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I really like Dr.DeGrand! I feel very comfortable talking to her about my problems, she’s very understanding
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She's the best!
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I always leave sessions with Dr. GeGrand feeling heard and encouraged, with a clear idea in mind of something to focus on that week.
Written on Apr 25, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 6 months
I've been having weekly chat sessions with Holly since January and I definitely feel an overall improvement in my mental health. I would definitely recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Apr 15, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr DeGrande is safety to me. Dr DeGrande is direction for me. She’s like my GPS and security blanket all-in-one. Thank you.
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Written on Apr 10, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. DeGrand has provided a great space for openness and honesty while I am working through a tough time in my life. She provides really clear tools that I've been able to use in between our talks. She also does an excellent job of not only providing this advise, but also explaining her reasoning and even the science behind her suggestions. Possibly most important, she listens to me and quickly gained an understanding of what my primary concerns were, and she has helped me keep focus on those concerns with realistic goals.
Written on Mar 24, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and addictions
Dr DeGrand has been very kind and knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. Ive learned ways to help manage my anxiety and which has helped me to get out of bed when other days I wouldn't have. I would recommend her to anyone!
Thank you Dr. DeGrand
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have only worked with Dr. DeGrand for a short time but I really appreciate the combination of her just listening but also giving me concrete steps to follow.
Written on Nov 03, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Holly (Dr. DeGrand) is a very empathic, calming and competent presence. She always made me feel cared for, and felt extremely present, both during our calls and also in between. Her greatest ability is definitely presence, and making you feel seen and heard, paraphrasing what you told her in a new way, which makes you realize what you’re actually trying to say. As of method I wasn’t a hundred percent sure, but that’s not always the most important and she made me feel that for the first time.
Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. DrGrand has been hugely helpful to me in working through my traumas and C-PTSD and is easy to work with, knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely recommend her if you are wanting to work through trauma and try EMDR
Written on Aug 12, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
So far she’s great! Very knowledgeable in the areas I need help in.
Written on Jun 20, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful therapist. Incredibly helpful.
Written on Jun 07, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr. DeGrand is amazing. She really knows her stuff and how the brain works and have great technics to keep it wired and working. She is also very supportive and understanding and has a great sense of humour, but she also knows how to gently call you out if is needed. I really enjoyed talking to her in each session no matter the format and I will definitely miss her. I couldn't recommend her more.
Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
There's a comfort in being able to share my issues with Dr. DeGrand and more so in the fact that she gives her 100% to make you feel understood and welcome even if things might seem petty to me - she will for sure help you see clarity in what is unclear.
Written on May 02, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. DeGrand is the first therapist who’s fully understood my struggles and actually gave me exercises on how to overcome these. I never experienced such amazing help before and I’m truly grateful for this app to suggest me a therapist that matches with me perfectly.
Written on Apr 19, 2020 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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