- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Holly
Holly Gerety is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, parenting questions, and major life changes in a supportive setting. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental.
Sessions focus on practical tools and clear steps people can use between meetings. Holly aims to help clients build resilience, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Holly uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to identify and change thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
Mindfulness practices are added when slowing down and staying present helps reduce anxiety or overwhelm. In sessions she creates a collaborative space where clients can talk through feelings, gain insight, and practice new skills. She also uses narrative techniques to reframe difficult stories and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and sustain change.
The focus is on realistic strategies that fit everyday life. Holly emphasizes empathy and practical progress over perfection. She helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and respond differently to old stressors.
For parents looking for support, she offers guidance on parenting concerns while focusing on each individual’s needs. Taking a first step can feel hard, and Holly encourages small moves toward well-being. She helps clients identify next steps, track small wins, and build toward lasting coping strategies.
What Holly works with
Everything Holly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Holly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Holly lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Holly uses client-centered work to focus on what matters most to each person, following the client's lead and emphasizing empathy and understanding. This approach helps when someone needs a compassionate space to sort feelings and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice clear, real-world strategies that reduce anxiety and improve sleep. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help with staying present, reducing rumination, and managing stress in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will work with clients to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She encourages small experiments and checks in about what feels useful and what needs to change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and seeing nonverbal cues, phone can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and text messaging helps maintain momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily routines.
Questions people ask about Holly
What concerns does Holly commonly help with?
Holly supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career concerns, and ADHD among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and centers on the client's priorities. Sessions emphasize collaboration, practical tools, and clear steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of clinical experience providing counseling and support for a range of life challenges.
Where is Holly based and what credential does she hold?
Holly practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LICSW credential as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Holly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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