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Gigi Holder

Gigi Holder

LCSW

Mississippi

Supporting small changes that add up

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Mississippi / C9395
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Mississippi

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    • Strengths focused
    • Practical steps
    • Motivational support

    About Gigi

    Gigi Holder is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience as a mental health clinician in Mississippi. She focuses on practical changes that help people feel better in day-to-day life. Gigi emphasizes strengths and personal choice when someone is ready to make a change.

    She has a background in healthy behavior work and spent nearly five years focused on lifestyle change and wellness. That experience informs how she supports people who want to tackle stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation. She also helps clients sort through relationship and parenting challenges.

    Gigi uses approaches that include Motivational Interviewing, attachment-based ideas, client-centered care, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness. In sessions she listens for the person’s story, highlights strengths, and helps set realistic steps toward goals. Conversations tend to be collaborative and practical.

    Many clients come for help with body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, or finding life purpose. She also addresses workplace stress, women’s issues, and support for quitting smoking or vaping. The emphasis is on gradual change and building confidence.

    Taking the first step can feel hard, and Gigi aims to support people through that process. She frames progress as a series of small decisions and actions that add up over time.

  2. How therapeutic approaches guide online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for things like quitting vaping, improving health habits, or building confidence.

    Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand how they connect with others and work on communication or relationship stress in everyday life.

    Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, listens closely, and supports choices rather than directing every step.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That team effort helps decide whether to emphasize motivation, relationship patterns, or practical behavior strategies.

    Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering a way to meet when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt session tools like motivational conversations, cognitive-behavioral worksheets, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote appointments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Mississippi

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

    Gigi helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and self-esteem. She also works on body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and smoking or vaping cessation.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    The approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on the person’s story and strengths. Sessions use practical tools and motivational conversations to set realistic steps toward change.

    What kind of experience does the clinician have?

    She has seven years of professional work as a mental health clinician and spent nearly five years focused on healthy behavior and lifestyle change work.

    What are the therapist's credentials and location?

    She holds an MS LCSW and is licensed in Mississippi.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    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 this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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