Donald Holland, LMFT
Practical support for midlife transitions
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- 40 years experience
- Trauma and addiction
- Practical coping skills
About Donald
Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of experience. He focuses on people facing midlife concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and shifts in identity. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and steady for those ready to change.
He uses clear, practical talk in sessions. He helps people name what is most troubling and then looks for small, doable steps to make daily life easier. Conversations cover topics like past trauma, attention differences, substance use, and struggles with self-worth or relationships.
Donald draws on several therapy approaches to match each person's needs. He works with strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches, among others. These techniques are used to change unhelpful patterns and build better ways of coping.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and then suggests exercises and new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. He also helps people practice communication skills for strained relationships and parenting challenges.
People who come to him often want practical tools alongside honest conversation. He guides clients through grief, recovery from addiction, adjustments after adoption or foster placement, and concerns tied to aging or chronic health issues. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
He uses clear, practical talk in sessions. He helps people name what is most troubling and then looks for small, doable steps to make daily life easier. Conversations cover topics like past trauma, attention differences, substance use, and struggles with self-worth or relationships.
Donald draws on several therapy approaches to match each person's needs. He works with strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches, among others. These techniques are used to change unhelpful patterns and build better ways of coping.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. He listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and then suggests exercises and new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings. He also helps people practice communication skills for strained relationships and parenting challenges.
People who come to him often want practical tools alongside honest conversation. He guides clients through grief, recovery from addiction, adjustments after adoption or foster placement, and concerns tied to aging or chronic health issues. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How Donald Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life changes common in midlife. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed early in close relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Choices are adjusted over time based on what helps most and what the client feels comfortable practicing.
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow quicker check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time to appointments. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and apply them directly to everyday situations. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency so therapy fits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, low self esteem, and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens for patterns, offers practical exercises, and works with clients to try new ways of thinking and behaving.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LMFT license in North Carolina and practices from that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients, though interested people should confirm logistics before scheduling.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.