- 30 years experience
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-informed care
About Gloria
Gloria Holland is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 30 years of experience. She focuses on clear, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Gloria aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and respectful.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She uses these methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking, build calmer routines, process painful events, and better understand internal parts that influence behavior. Sessions emphasize learning skills that can be applied between meetings.
Gloria draws on three decades of clinical work in Mississippi and has helped people through many life transitions. She addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her background includes work with addiction, cancer-related concerns, and complex co-morbidity.
In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters. Conversations focus on realistic goals, small steps, and building steady progress. The intent is to support and empower each person as they move toward a more satisfying life.
To begin, she asks people to describe what they hope will change and then tailors strategies to those goals. The emphasis is practical work that fits daily life and helps people gain more control over immediate problems.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gloria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skill-building, which can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or ease stress.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process painful events in a paced way. This approach centers on understanding trauma responses and developing coping strategies to feel steadier in daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Gloria will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed in the provided biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online appointments make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during scheduling about how sessions can be arranged to match work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Additional issues include attachment struggles, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and supportive, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on clear strategies and small steps people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has over 30 years of professional experience working with individuals across a range of concerns. That experience informs a straightforward approach to problem solving and coping.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Mississippi and holds an MS and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching or scheduling process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process will connect you and allow scheduling.