Donald Holland, LMFT - Therapist in North Carolina

40 years experience
Adoption and foster care
Focus on trauma

About Donald

Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist in North Carolina with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, ADHD, depression, and related concerns. He also supports those facing adoption and foster care adjustments and attachment or abandonment issues.

He begins by making space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. He uses common-sense language and aims to help clients build coping skills they can use between meetings.

Donald draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and make choices that fit those values. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses connection and trust issues that come from early relationships.

Clients can work through trauma, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and identity questions. He also addresses issues tied to autism spectrum traits, chronic illness, and body image in straightforward ways. Sessions aim to reduce isolation and improve day-to-day functioning.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and Donald frames the process as collaborative. He helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress over time. The focus is on useful strategies and steady, manageable change.

How his approaches translate to online work

Donald commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in his practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and persistent stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape connection and trust, helping people repair current patterns and feel more secure in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is collaborative - adjustments are made over time based on what helps you feel better and meet your goals.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. It also lets people keep regular appointments during life transitions or when managing chronic health concerns. Speak with the service to learn which session options are currently supported and which will best match your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse Grief ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption 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 issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life 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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, depression, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, and relationship and communication difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He keeps language simple and practical, creating a nonjudgmental space to talk. Sessions focus on skills, coping strategies, and setting achievable goals.

What background and experience does he bring?

He has 40 years of professional experience working with trauma, addiction recovery, grief, attachment issues, autism spectrum concerns, and related areas.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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