Holly Powell, LCSW-C

Holly Powell is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who brings 15 years of practice to her work. She focuses on attachment, anxiety, trauma and anger, and she often supports people facing stress, grief, depression, ADHD, and relationship or parenting concerns. Holly uses a calm, relaxed manner to help people feel understood and heard.

Early in a helping relationship she typically starts with a client-centered, solution-focused stance. From there she adapts the plan to the person's goals, bringing in cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, or other approaches as needed. This gives space for practical steps alongside talking things through.

Holly has substantial experience with youth and young adults, and much of her background comes from settings that involved families and developmental concerns. She also works with issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment challenges, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions aim to identify clear goals and small, achievable steps. Holly emphasizes building trust, noticing patterns that get in the way, and trying out new strategies between meetings. She invites curiosity about what works and what needs changing.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. Holly welcomes questions about approach and pacing, and she helps people find practical ways to manage symptoms and cope with life changes.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people notice and change how they connect with others. It can be useful for those dealing with attachment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, or relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the person’s own goals; it helps people feel heard and builds a collaborative space for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Holly works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adapts strategies over time, combining approaches when that better suits the person’s situation and preferences.

The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or allow sessions without needing travel time. Therapists can assign brief exercises to practice between meetings and use focused tools during sessions to track progress and build new habits.