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Holly Paine

Compassionate CBT-informed care for complex issues

LCPC Kansas

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Holly

Holly Paine is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Kansas who draws on a CBT-leaning, adaptable approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, Holly integrates cognitive-behavioral strategies alongside acceptance and mindfulness tools to address emotional distress, concentration and memory concerns, and challenges related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria. The work emphasizes practical skills and thoughtful exploration tailored to each person's needs.

Holly maintains a warm, nonjudgmental stance and aims to create an environment where clients can be authentic and move at a comfortable pace. That client-centered attitude supports exploration of sensitive topics such as sexuality, kink and alternative sex culture, non-monogamous relationships, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.

Holly helps clients identify values, build coping strategies, and practice new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings, encouraging steady growth toward a more fulfilling life.

Online approaches that combine skills and values

Holly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as guiding frameworks in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, panic, and mood difficulties. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings, which can be especially useful for grief, chronic illness, and identity-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly adapts methods to each person's goals and preferences and will work together with clients to determine which combination of strategies best fits their needs and pace of change, adjusting over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more convenient and accessible. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and ongoing support between live conversations, helping people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or health limitations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Holly address?
Holly works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues, along with additional focuses such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, sexuality, and non-monogamous relationships.
How would you describe Holly's therapeutic style?
The approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with client-centered, acceptance, existential, and mindfulness elements to adapt to each client's needs and preferences.
What is Holly's background and experience?
Holly has six years of professional counseling experience working with diverse concerns and applies an eclectic, CBT-leaning approach in practice.
Where is Holly licensed to practice?
Holly holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Kansas with the designation KS LCPC LCPC 03422.
Which languages does Holly use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Holly provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to Holly's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English