Holly Paine, LCPC

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Narrative-informed counselor with practical focus

Details

Name	Holly Paine
Credentials	LCPC
Based in	Kansas
Licensed in	Kansas
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	6

About Holly

Holly Paine is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Kansas with six years of experience. Holly aims to make the first step feel manageable by offering a warm, accepting approach and down-to-earth guidance. Holly uses Narrative Therapy alongside cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people tell their story and notice unhelpful patterns.

Sessions are practical and conversational. The focus is on what matters to each person rather than fitting them into a single method.

Background and approach

Common concerns Holly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, panic, relationship patterns such as polyamory and kink, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and sexuality. Holly adapts the work to the concern at hand and the person in the room.

Holly describes the work as collaborative. They give space for clients to make sense of events and name the values they want to live by. Together they set goals and try small, doable changes between sessions when that fits the person's needs.

People who value nonjudgmental listening and straightforward skill building may find this style helpful. Holly aims to create a calm, honest space where someone can explore identity, mood, and practical steps toward change.

What this therapist works with

Their listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief among the things Holly works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Grief
Depression
ADHD
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Gender dysphoria
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in their listing among their approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Holly among the ways they work.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Holly directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how they work. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Holly directly how they use it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and ACT work online

Holly uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell and reframe their personal stories, looking for moments that have shaped how they see themselves. This approach helps with identity questions, LGBT concerns, grief, and recurring patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic health challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Holly treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods match a person's goals and preferences. Together they try different tools and adjust the focus based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options aim to make consistent therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Holly address?

Holly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, LGBTQ issues, and ADHD. Additional focuses include chronic pain, caregiver stress, panic, sexuality, polyamory and kink related concerns.

How would you describe Holly's therapeutic style?

Holly combines Narrative Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered listening. The style is conversational, practical, and tailored to each person's story and goals.

What is Holly's professional background?

Holly has six years of professional experience as a counselor working with a range of mood and identity concerns. They emphasize adapting methods to individual needs.

Where is Holly licensed and practicing?

Holly holds a Kansas LCPC credential and practices with that license in Kansas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Holly offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Formats can be selected based on what fits a person's schedule and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Holly?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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