Hollis Greenspan

Hollis Greenspan is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She draws on thoughtful, person-focused methods to help people untangle patterns that get in the way of daily life. Her approach emphasizes awareness, self-acceptance, and practical change.

Hollis frames therapy around noticing thoughts and body sensations that keep problems going. She uses mindfulness practices and psychodynamic ideas to help people name their inner parts and understand recurring reactions. That mix can be helpful for relationship pain, low self-esteem, mood swings, anxiety, and coping with big life changes including divorce and separation.

Clients learn simple body-focused skills called Focusing to track how problems feel inside. They also explore competing parts of themselves to reduce inner conflict and make clearer choices. Sessions aim to be direct and gentle while teaching tools people can use between appointments.

She trained in social work at the University of Connecticut and completed advanced counseling coursework at The Synthesis Center in Amherst, Massachusetts. Hollis also studied cultural anthropology at Tufts University, which informs her attention to cultural differences and life context.

Her work often touches on grief, identity questions, career decisions, body image, chronic health concerns, and relationship issues. She brings a grounded, compassionate style and encourages clients to take an active role in change.

Approaches that translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people bring their own goals into view. In practice this means sessions emphasize what matters most to the individual and follow their pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to change how thoughts and feelings are experienced, which can ease anxiety, stress, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hollis will discuss options during early visits and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about focus and techniques are made collaboratively rather than imposed.

Because the therapist's supported session formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter focused check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice mindfulness exercises and body-awareness skills from their usual surroundings while still getting professional guidance.