Practitioner Name: Holly Gilmore

Title: Licensed Professional Counselor

Educational Background:
Holly earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in School Counseling, both through Shippensburg University. Additionally, she studied Applied Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology to become certified in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is currently in the process of being trained in EMDR and supervised through Francine Shapiro’s EMDR Institute.

Professional Experience:
Holly has almost 20 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults, couples, and families. She has provided support for individuals experiencing:

• Depression

• Stress/Trauma

• PTSD

• Anxiety

• History of Abuse

• Mood Disorders

• Relationship Challenges

• Maladaptive Behaviors

• Neurodivergence

• Behavioral Difficulties

• Adjustment to Transition

Therapeutic Approach:

Holly uses a strength-based approach to treatment, integrating a variety of therapeutic modalities to address diverse issues impacting individuals and families. She provides compassionate and effective therapeutic support, striving to establish a safe and confidential setting for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings and work towards personal growth and healing. Her approaches include:

1.     Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Holly helps clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

2.     Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Holly assists clients in processing and recovering from traumatic memories using guided eye movements.

3.     Applied Behavior Analysis: Holly focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, and adaptive learning skills.

4.     Person-Centered Therapy: Holly provides a supportive environment where clients can reestablish their true selves to achieve personal growth.

5.     Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Holly aims to improve the emotional bond between partners, fostering secure and lasting connections.

Holly believes that everyone has a unique and significant story. Her goal is to help each person develop their own best story in a safe space where that story can be shared, discussed, explored, and developed.