- 40 years experience
- LMFT in North Carolina
- Focus on health challenges
About Donald
Donald Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina with 40 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and relationships. He also supports those facing challenges tied to chronic illness, caregiving, adoption and foster care, and aging concerns.
He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions often center on practical steps and clearer communication. Donald encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
His approach draws on several established methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based work. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when they fit a client's needs. These methods guide how he helps people manage symptoms and improve relationships.
Donald has longstanding experience with addictions, trauma, PTSD, and recovery from sexual or porn addiction. He also has a history of working with people affected by autism spectrum differences, eating concerns, sleep problems, and obsessive thoughts. His practice pays attention to how health challenges and chronic pain affect daily life.
People who choose him can expect collaborative planning and clear steps during the work together. He asks questions, listens, and helps set goals that match each person’s situation. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions often center on practical steps and clearer communication. Donald encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
His approach draws on several established methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based work. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when they fit a client's needs. These methods guide how he helps people manage symptoms and improve relationships.
Donald has longstanding experience with addictions, trauma, PTSD, and recovery from sexual or porn addiction. He also has a history of working with people affected by autism spectrum differences, eating concerns, sleep problems, and obsessive thoughts. His practice pays attention to how health challenges and chronic pain affect daily life.
People who choose him can expect collaborative planning and clear steps during the work together. He asks questions, listens, and helps set goals that match each person’s situation. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 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
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, chronic health challenges, and persistent worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns in current relationships and can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and improving connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose or blend methods based on history, goals, and daily life needs. Sessions can shift focus over time as goals change and progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make attending sessions easier by fitting appointments into a busy day, reducing travel time, or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care while managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt exercises, homework, and communication to work well in remote sessions, while staying focused on practical steps and real-life problem solving.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, relationship problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered with an emphasis on clear communication and small, achievable steps. He aims to make a nonjudgmental space for people to talk through difficult feelings.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He brings 40 years of professional work experience to his practice, spanning addictions, trauma, and long-term recovery work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT, licensed in North Carolina, and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United States can inquire about working together.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.