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Holly Ambrose, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Holly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Holly. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois and Florida

Recent reviews

Holly is awesome! Listens, and has a lot of wisdom and advise

Reviewed September 2024

Holly is very pleasant to talk to. I feel like at home, when we have sessions.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Holly

  • 33 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Illinois and Florida with over 30 years of professional social work experience. I have experience in helping clients to cope with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, self-confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Postpartum depression Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Holly Ambrose's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437783222.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149008654 · Expires November 2025
  • LCSW · Florida · SW22576 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Holly Ambrose

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

15 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Amazing Easy Fantastic Genuine Understand Wonderful The best Easy to talk

Holly is awesome! Listens, and has a lot of wisdom and advise

Reviewed September 2024

Holly is very pleasant to talk to. I feel like at home, when we have sessions.

Reviewed September 2024

I’ve never felt more comfortable with a therapist. Truly

Reviewed June 2024

Holly is amazing! I feel so lucky to have been connected with her.

Reviewed May 2024

Holly is kind and insightful. I always feel better after speaking with her.

Reviewed March 2024

genuinely listens to concerns and provides great feedback

Reviewed March 2024

I highly recommend Holly as a therapist. She listens and understands my problems and we try to find a solution to fix it. Holly is a great therapist and a great friend.

Reviewed January 2024

Holly has been absolutely wonderful to work with! She is a fantastic listener and always asks good questions! She’s been helping me through all sorts of various situations and is always providing me a fresh perspective on what I’m seeing! I appreciate her so much and am thankful that she is always just a message away!

Reviewed December 2023

Holly us very kind and relatable. Willing to accommodate for me which is huge since I run a daycare so times can vary. She’s a very nice lady and easy to talk to. Which when starting BetterHelp I was not so open to speaking to someone. In my personal opinion, Holly was easy to talk to & I didn’t feel like she was occupied with other work I felt she really cared and was tuned into me, personally me & what is going on in my life . So for that I can say thank you Holly.

Reviewed November 2023

Holly is amazing! She’s the best

Reviewed September 2023

Holly Ambrose is the exact therapist I need at this time in my life. She listens to me, she talks with me, and she suggests ways to get through current emotional pain as well as steps to take to move forward and not dwell so much on past hurt. I feel better after every session.

Reviewed August 2023

Holly and I only recently started working together but she is amazing. She listened and heard me when I told her what I needed, and she has been very focused on addressing those things as well as offering helpful perspective on related issues. She is honest and genuine. It is hard to find genuine people and when I do I try to keep them close. I think Holly and I will have a very successful and meaningful journey together, and I feel like she is well equipped to help me become a better version of myself.

Reviewed March 2023

Holly is absolutely wonderful, she is willing to listen and just understand what I am going through. I don’t feel judged. I have started to feel a weight lifting off my chest and I am enjoying my life again. I will forever feel grateful to Holly for giving me the best experience with getting profesional help.

Reviewed January 2023

Holly’s mindful approach has really helped me understand the power that we hold to heal ourselves. She has great ideas and exercises that are applicable to what I need for my mental health journey.

Reviewed November 2022

So far she has been fantastic

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holly Ambrose offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Holly Ambrose works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Holly Ambrose speak?

Holly Ambrose speaks English.

How many years of experience does Holly Ambrose have?

Holly Ambrose has 33 years of experience.

Where is Holly Ambrose licensed to practice?

Holly Ambrose is licensed to practice in Illinois and Florida.

Does Holly Ambrose accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Holly Ambrose does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Holly Ambrose offer?

Holly Ambrose offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Holly Ambrose?

Holly Ambrose can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Holly Ambrose?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.