Meet Holly

HOLLY RUSSELL, LMFT

I earned my graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Medical Family Therapy from East Carolina University. My professional journey has encompassed clinical and integrated healthcare settings, reinforcing my belief in a holistic approach to treatment. Additionally, I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), empowering clients to confront and overcome traumatic experiences. I am dedicated to guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward transformative growth and resilient relationships through collaborative therapy. By integrating research-based strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I assist clients in achieving their counseling objectives. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes mindfulness, yoga, movement, and play to foster lasting connections and well-being. Specializing in individual wellness, relationship counseling, and family dynamics, I assist clients in navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic hurdles, motivation issues, and trauma. I am committed to offering a customized therapeutic approach, recognizing the uniqueness of each client, and tailoring strategies to meet their specific needs. a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, my therapeutic journey is guided by a collaborative approach aimed at fostering resilient relationships. With a profound understanding of relational dynamics, I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate emotional wounds and destructive coping strategies. My mission is to guide clients towards self-discovery, living with integrity, finding balance, and fostering healthy attachments to those they love. I specialize in addressing a spectrum of challenges, including infidelity and trust issues, trauma, process addictions, and intimacy and sex related concerns.

As an EMDR-trained trauma therapist, I guide clients through emotional healing, addiction recovery, and relationship repair, integrating evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT. I provide assistance to premarital couples and those contemplating divorce through Prepare/Enrich and Discernment Counseling, fostering healing and resilience.