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Holly Varona

Holly Varona, LPC

Georgia

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Body image

About Holly

Holly Varona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Holly often sees clients who bring issues like attachment wounds, abandonment, body image, and complex family problems.

Her approach blends humanistic ideas with practices drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions. Holly describes using a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of each person. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can take to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Holly has experience working with people from many backgrounds, including Latinx communities and LGBTQIA+ and kink-affirming populations. She also has experience with those recovering from religious trauma and cult involvement. Her bilingual background has supported work with Spanish-speaking clients, while all listed sessions are provided in English per the profile.

In sessions she helps people talk through patterns that keep them feeling stuck, such as codependency, dissociation, or chronic relationship conflict. She also addresses life transitions like divorce, blended family challenges, and commitment concerns. Conversations often include practical communication skills and ways to manage strong emotions.

People who come for help with chronic pain or long-term health issues can expect attention to how illness affects mood and identity. Eating, weight, and body image concerns are approached alongside self-worth and daily habits. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats before booking.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Holly names evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her work. Two approaches commonly used in that framework are trauma-informed care and skills-based therapy. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past harm affects current thoughts, feelings, and relationships, and it helps people reduce reactivity and regain a sense of control. Skills-based therapy teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving communication, and handling strong emotions. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Holly works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in weekly sessions and what a person reports between meetings. Session formats are not listed explicitly in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same state. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so the therapist can recommend the best way to proceed.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Holly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. She also addresses related topics such as attachment, abandonment, body image, and family problems.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a humanistic approach that draws from Eastern and Western theories. Her work emphasizes practical steps and evidence-based techniques suited to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Holly has six years of experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with people recovering from religious trauma and with minority and kink-affirming communities.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Her practice and credentials are listed as GA LPC.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. The profile notes a bilingual background, but English is the listed language for sessions here.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time. Prospective clients should confirm regional eligibility before scheduling.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Readers should review pricing details during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process leads to your initial appointment.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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