Holly Gerety

LICSW

Massachusetts

Warm LICSW focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW

License

LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW110452

NPI

1740777044

Experience

20 years

Languages

English

Location

Massachusetts

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Practical coping skills
   • Person-centered care

   About Holly

   Holly Gerety is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She also supports concerns tied to ADHD, intimacy, parenting, career decisions, and compassion fatigue.

   Holly creates a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where people can feel heard and understood. Sessions focus on practical tools and simple skills to ease day-to-day strain. She emphasizes building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and developing healthier coping habits.

   Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She listens for each person's goals, then works alongside them to try different strategies. She uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to support change, Client-Centered Therapy to follow a client's lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

   Sessions often include gentle mindfulness practices and narrative work to help people make sense of their experiences. The aim is to help someone move from feeling stuck to having clear, usable steps forward. Holly pays attention to relationships, family of origin issues, blended family concerns, and communication problems as they come up.

   Taking the first step can feel hard, and Holly offers steady support for that process. She invites people ready to explore change to reach out and begin a conversation about their goals.

2. How her approaches translate to online work

   Holly draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation at their own pace. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and helping clients find personal goals that feel achievable. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and priorities. Sessions aim to follow what matters most to the person and create a supportive space for exploring emotions and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try concrete strategies to shift behavior and mood. CBT techniques can include simple experiments, thought records, and behavior plans that translate well to discussion in session. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Holly will collaborate with each person to figure out which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools and pacing so the plan feels manageable and useful. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules change. Different ways of meeting can help with quieter check-ins, shorter goal-focused visits, or longer conversations depending on what a person needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

   Experience

   20+ years

   Listed in

   Massachusetts

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What issues does Holly commonly address?

   Holly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions among other areas.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her approach is collaborative and person-centered. She listens first, then helps people set goals and practice skills that fit their daily life.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Holly has 20 years of clinical experience working with clients on a range of emotional and practical life concerns.

   What credentials and location should I know about?

   She holds an MA and is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

   Which session formats are available?

   The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held.

   How are fees and billing handled?

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

   What do I do to get started?

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

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