Troubled times can create anxious thoughts and choices. Whether wanting the sadness to end, or [re]discovering purposefulness, or wrestling with uncomfortable thoughts, targeted therapy can help. I believe that the answers lay within each of us. My training has focused on mitigating trauma, resolving grief, and tolerating uncertainty. I am EMDR certified, utilize mindfulness and cognitive therapy models, and have advanced training in working with addictions and other troubling behavior issues. Adding meditation as a daily ritual can be clarifying and fruitful in making everyday decisions. My encouragement will be to go beyond the surface of your life to explore the depth within. Fear, loss, joy and awareness are contained in the cells of our being. We carry every experience of and response to our lives deep inside. I believe each of us has the answers to our life's puzzles, and my job is to provide a compassionate and safe space for that journey.
I look forward to working alongside you.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
AddictionsLGBTQ+Trauma, AbuseGriefDepression
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Active listening, thoughtful and tailored care plans and follow up.
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I was in need of picking a new therapist after mine had an emergency and became unavailable, this is when I chose Holly. At my first appointment, Holly made me feel so comfortable and was so kind to me. I am very pleased and grateful to have found her for my new therapist!
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Gives a really comforting and safe space to be able to talk about heavy things.
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s a terrific therapist and I very much recommend her, especially to older women.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Holly is amazing. She is caring and considerate and I feel very very comfortable to talk to her about anything.
Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Holly is a great listener and very supportive
Written on Jul 31, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Holly is amazing. Her insight comes from experiences both personal and professional. She has truly been a gift.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
The best therapist I’ve ever had hands down. Thank you Holly
Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Great listener!
Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Holly truly listens and cares. It is lovely working with her.
Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Holly has taken such great care of me
Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Holly has a way of helping me to see things in a new way. Sometimes, it seems so obvious that I can’t believe I didn’t see it myself, but the fact is that I didn’t.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
She listened to me and gave me some good tips on my situation
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I just started working with Holly, and so far she makes me feel comfortable and I can tell she’s working with me to find strategies to break some bad habits and improve my communication styles with my family
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Holly is an exceptional therapist; I highly recommend working with Holly. I am truly grateful for her service & dedication to mental health.
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and coaching
Holly was a wonderful person to talk to and helped me build skills that I use everyday. She was able to get me out of a bad spot and would recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
She is extremely experienced and has helped me immensely.
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Holly is great. She gave me ideas of coping with negative thought and meditation. All good things.
Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Holly's level of intuitive insight is nothing less than amazing. Working with her I've reduced what used to be crippling anxiety to almost non-existent levels. I continue to work with her on other aspects of my personal development and she has been an invaluabe ally. I can't endorse her strongly enough. She has my deepest and most profound gratitude.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Holly is an exceptional therapist. I consider my self very fortunate to be working with her.
Holly seems to know me well and has helped me so much!
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Holly is a sensitive & caring provider. Her ideas & suggestions & guidance are very helpful!
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate the positives you bring up to me which really helps my confidence.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Holly is very experienced and thoughtful.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s amazing
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far so good. Already has given me several practical helpful tools to monitor and process my own emotions while empathizing and validating many of my experiences.
Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Holly is a great therapist, and I am so lucky I found her on Better Help. Holly helps clarify my jumbled thoughts and provides helpful tools for managing my depression and anxiety. Don't know what I would do without her.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes
Talking to Holly is like talking to a comforting friend. She has a lot of various insights and techniques to offer and will absolutely expand your horizons, making you consider points and angles you never did before. Also no judgment from her--your feelings are your feelings. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Straightforward and compassionate. Listens and advises. Wisdom of extensive experience - in work and life. Very likeable person. Immediately I felt at ease and in good hands.
Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 4 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I feel like I have made a lot of progress and am meeting my therapy goals. It is helping me through difficult life changes, and make the most of it. My family and I have much to gain from it.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Holly is AWESOME!! She really listens to you and makes you feel safe.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She makes me feel like I can handle my issues
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Appreciate all the help
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Holly is the best therapist that anyone can ask for. She’s not only a great listener but she also teaches how deal with trauma, negative thoughts and how to re-build confidence. I got great progress since the very first session I had with Holly.
Thank you Holly.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Holly is great! I feel she listens to what I am saying and encourages me to dig deep and work through what I am saying instead of just giving me advice.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Best therapist I've ever had. Is able to see my issues and makes just the perfect statements, at just the right moments to help me see my blind spots and how to deal with them!
Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue
Finally a therapist that I can relate with! She is kind, compassionate and knows her stuff. I really enjoy working with her and value the reflections that she offers.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Holly is an amazing listener, she lets you guide the conversation but is also ready to add new topics and advice and helpful information during pauses. She validates your experience in a non judgemental manner. More than her professional abilities, Holly is also a genuinely caring, warm and polite counselor. Highly recommend
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cool thanks
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes
Holly is an excellent therapist. She listens and offers great reflections. I have appreciated all the little nuggets I have taken away from our time together--in just two sessions!
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am comfortable with Ms. Gardenier
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
A baby boomers ideal therapist with up to date training meeting my needs as a PTSD
client.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
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