- Family of origin issues
- Mindfulness techniques
- CBT and narrative
About Holly
Holly Gerety is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Holly also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT concerns, and addresses family and family of origin issues.
Her approach centers on collaboration and practical skills. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and brings cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Mindfulness and narrative methods are used to help people notice patterns that come from early life and make small, manageable changes.
Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and increasing emotional awareness. She helps people set realistic goals and practice concrete strategies between meetings. Conversations may cover relationship patterns, family roles from childhood, boundaries, and ways to reduce daily stress.
Holly has worked in clinical settings for two decades and draws on that experience when helping people untangle recurring family patterns. She explains ideas in clear terms and uses short exercises and reflective questions to move work forward. The emphasis is on steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.
People who meet with her usually want straightforward guidance and tools they can use outside sessions. She asks about current concerns, family history when relevant, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Prospective clients are invited to review online therapy options and complete a brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How Holly uses approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can explore concerns and set their own goals. It helps when someone needs to clarify values and feel heard while working through family patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In sessions this means identifying unhelpful thinking tied to early family roles and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or improve relationships.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills. Simple exercises help people notice automatic reactions that come from childhood and choose calmer responses in stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines elements from different approaches and checks in about what feels useful as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Decide with Holly which session rhythm and format align with your schedule and goals before your first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to family patterns?
She helps people examine family of origin issues, recurring family roles, and how childhood expectations still affect adult relationships and choices.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens using a client-centered approach and works with clients to set goals and practice skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Holly has 20 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and community practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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