- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem work
About Holly
Holly Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 41 years of professional experience. She works with people facing life transitions, parenting and relationship questions, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem. Her focus also includes issues such as body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and midlife concerns.
Holly prefers clear, straightforward conversation. She helps people talk through what has happened and what matters now. Sessions are aimed at sorting practical steps, clarifying priorities, and easing the weight of ongoing self-blame or regret. The tone is direct but calm, and she encourages honest reflection rather than quick fixes.
Her background is rooted in long clinical experience across varied client needs. That history shapes a practice that pays attention to family patterns and the ways old roles or expectations can keep people stuck. She draws on techniques that help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then tests small changes to see what helps in day-to-day life.
Holly works with people who want to rebuild self-esteem, improve communication, or move through divorce, loss, or midlife shifts. She also supports those wrestling with guilt and shame tied to past choices or family and faith dynamics. Conversations focus on what feels manageable and realistic for each person.
Practical matters such as scheduling, cost, and how to begin are handled through the site's matching and booking tools. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and can then schedule a first session to discuss goals and options.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Holly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method helps people notice and challenge unhelpful thoughts that feed guilt and shame, replacing them with more balanced, factual thinking. This approach is useful for reducing recurring self-blame and for making clearer everyday choices.Another method focuses on behavior change through small experiments. Clients try manageable actions between sessions to test new ways of relating, communicating, or caring for themselves. These experiments show what works in daily life and help break cycles that keep people stuck.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Holly collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She treats the process as a conversation about what feels realistic and useful, and adjusts methods as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use the online setting to support steady, practical progress while focusing on the real-life challenges that brought someone to therapy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
41+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical, prioritizing clear conversation and manageable steps. She helps people name patterns and try small changes rather than offering quick fixes.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 41 years of professional experience as a social worker. That long practice informs an emphasis on family patterns and real-life problem solving.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT LCSW) based in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the matching and booking process.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.