Donald Holland, LMFT
Experienced North Carolina LMFT
- 40 years experience
- Trauma and addictions
- Accepting international clients
About Donald Holland
Donald Holland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with 40 years of professional experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. He brings decades of clinical work to a broad range of concerns, including childhood trauma and abuse, sexual and physical abuse, ADHD across the lifespan, anger management, and post-traumatic stress. He also provides care for relationship conflict, grief and loss, sexual and porn addiction, and alcohol and drug addiction recovery.
Holland works with clients facing Autism Spectrum challenges, codependency and abandonment issues, depression, anxiety disorders, and difficulties specific to veterans and military families. He assists with foster, adoption, and blended family adjustments, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorder recovery after bariatric surgery, and improving communication within marriage and family conflict. His experience spans both individual and systemic issues, allowing him to address complex patterns that affect daily functioning and relationships.
In therapeutic work he emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. He recognizes that reaching out for change takes courage and offers steady professional support throughout the process. Prospective clients seeking help for emotional, behavioral, or relational concerns in North Carolina or internationally will find an experienced LMFT available to collaborate on recovery and growth.
Holland works with clients facing Autism Spectrum challenges, codependency and abandonment issues, depression, anxiety disorders, and difficulties specific to veterans and military families. He assists with foster, adoption, and blended family adjustments, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorder recovery after bariatric surgery, and improving communication within marriage and family conflict. His experience spans both individual and systemic issues, allowing him to address complex patterns that affect daily functioning and relationships.
In therapeutic work he emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. He recognizes that reaching out for change takes courage and offers steady professional support throughout the process. Prospective clients seeking help for emotional, behavioral, or relational concerns in North Carolina or internationally will find an experienced LMFT available to collaborate on recovery and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donald Holland have?
Donald Holland has 40 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Is Donald Holland a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LMFT 1050.
In which languages does Donald Holland provide therapy?
Donald Holland provides therapy in English.
Where is Donald Holland located?
Donald Holland is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Donald Holland as my therapist?
You can work with Donald Holland through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donald Holland work with international clients?
Yes, Donald Holland accepts and works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donald Holland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Donald Holland integrates evidence-informed approaches to address emotional and relational challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and helps clients repair and strengthen connections with partners or family members, which is often helpful for relationship distress and abandonment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Donald Holland works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Donald Holland is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and broad access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and access support when in-person visits are not possible, while still working with a licensed professional to address emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.