Holly Starr, LMFT

Holly Starr is a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a BA in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and is credentialed as an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Comfortable moving between in-person talk therapy and written online formats, she has provided care in residential settings and private practice for adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Early roles as a suicide prevention hotline counselor and as a grief therapist and supervisor shaped her sustained interest in helping people navigate depression, loss, and bereavement. She pays close attention to experiences of shame, low self-esteem, and relational conflict that can undermine functioning and contribute to anxiety or despondency. Those concerns are a frequent focus of her work.

As a clinician she combines attentive listening with active observation, guiding clients to approach feelings with curiosity and openness. Together with clients she explores difficult or conflicted experiences that may be hard to name, and examines how thoughts influence choices and behaviors. Often small shifts in awareness or behavior lead to measurable relief in mood and relationships.

She recognizes that reaching out for help can be challenging and approaches each new therapeutic relationship with care and patience. Holly Starr welcomes the opportunity to support individuals as they begin their work toward greater well-being.