Holly Desantis, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Holly Desantis

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Attachment-based

Family Systems

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Holly Desantis

Hi there, I'm Holly! Hello! I am Holly DeSantis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified with a Master?s in Social Work from Temple University. I offer kindness, empathy, and compassion to every session. My passion is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for sharing and processing my clients? experiences. My approach Our therapy sessions are approached from a mindfulness-based, humanistic, and holistic perspective. I often draw from psychodynamic theories, person-in-environment perspectives, and somatic therapy. My focus Throughout my career, I have mostly worked with adults, older adults, and mid-life individuals facing various mental health conditions and/or general life and medical health stressors. I invite individuals of all backgrounds to join a session with me to share your story. My communication style Engagement, understanding, empathy, and a sense of calm are what I offer in each session. I am an in-tune, active listener who fosters connections with my clients that enhance the therapeutic relationship. The sense of connection and understanding is vital to client success. My journey to mental healthcare Ever since I was a child, I have had a strong interest in the welfare of others. Throughout my adulthood and my own personal and professional experiences, I have been drawn to learning about the depths of other people?s lives and how their experiences and emotions shape the way they see themselves and the world. People close to me refer to me as the calming ?voice of reason,? and I hope to bring this energy to my sessions with you. My goals for you My intention for goal setting is to create a space where clients do not feel overwhelmed or pressured during sessions to make huge accomplishments. Building trust and connection is important to me, no matter where you are in your journey. My goal is to work together to establish what your goals are from therapy and to create an environment that makes those goals relatable and realistic.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Intellectual Disability

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

Temple University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1255140448

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What practice does Holly Desantis work with?

Holly Desantis works with Rula Health - Maryland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Holly Desantis?

Holly Desantis frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Holly Desantis on their profile.