Holly Ingram

Compassionate counselor with decades of experience

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 34 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Holly

Holly Ingram is a licensed clinical mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina with 34 years of professional experience. She draws on a broad clinical background to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

Holly approaches each person as the expert on their own life while offering therapeutic tools and evidence-informed methods to support change. Her work also addresses a wide range of related concerns including ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, parenting struggles, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life transitions.

Additional focuses include chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication difficulties, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, postpartum depression, PTSD, seasonal mood changes, sexual assault recovery, and social anxiety. Holly integrates client-centered principles with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR where appropriate.

She emphasizes collaboration, respect for each client’s strengths, and steady support for those taking the difficult first steps toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. It uses structured techniques and practical exercises to build coping skills and improve daily functioning. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that involves processing distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related symptoms and can be adapted to remote formats when suitable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, adjusting techniques over time so the plan remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured CBT exercises, supportive client-centered conversations, distress-tolerance and DBT-informed skills, and trauma processing in ways that can be convenient for many people while preserving collaborative clinical work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician typically help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her approach centers on collaboration and respect for each person’s strengths, combining client-centered support with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She brings 34 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCMHC with the North Carolina license number NC LCMHC 2740 and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages can clients communicate?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients as well.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English