- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic work
- Focusing practice
About Hollis
Hollis Greenspan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, and life purpose. Hollis describes helping people when life changes leave them stuck or unsure what to let go of next.
Hollis uses a blend of approaches that emphasize awareness of thoughts, bodily experience, and inner parts. She draws on mindfulness practices and psychodynamic thinking to help people notice the thoughts that keep patterns going. She also uses body-oriented Focusing to help name sensations that point to deeper feelings.
Her background includes a master's in social work from the University of Connecticut and an advanced counseling certification from The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. She also holds a degree in cultural anthropology from Tufts University. Those studies inform how she pays attention to culture, identity, and life transitions.
In sessions she describes working from ideas in Buddhist philosophy without asking anyone to adopt that view. She values helping clients recognize conflicting parts of themselves so those parts can communicate and cooperate. That approach is aimed at reducing stuck behavior and increasing self-understanding.
Hollis has worked with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, chronic illness, body image issues, and LGBTQ topics. She emphasizes practical routines such as sleep and nutrition when those areas relate to the difficulties a person brings. Her practice supports people facing career shifts, dating and intimacy questions, loss, and questions about life purpose.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to the person's concerns with respect and attention. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental presence while they sort out feelings about relationships, work, or life changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice unhelpful thoughts and bodily sensations. These techniques can reduce reactivity around stress, anxiety, and persistent negative thinking by training moment-to-moment awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hollis will discuss what methods seem most useful and adjust the focus based on each person's goals and preferences. She aims to collaborate on whether more attention to thoughts, body sensations, or relational patterns is needed.
The practical benefits of doing sessions remotely can include fitting therapy into a busy week, shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or choosing interactions that match your comfort with video or audio. The specific session formats and scheduling options should be confirmed before booking to ensure they meet your needs and daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, life purpose, eating and body image concerns, bipolar and other mood disorders, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and Focusing to help people notice thought patterns and bodily signals that maintain stuck behavior. The work often involves naming sensations and examining conflicting parts of the self.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, grief, relationship problems, chronic illness, and LGBTQ issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she see clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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