Holly Strickland, MFT (she/her) Adults

Professional Statement

Holly Strickland (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. I earned my Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling from San Francisco State University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Biological Sciences from Ohio University. While I began my career in social sciences research, I transitioned to direct clinical practice in 2016, seeking a deeper personal connection and a greater individual impact. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work in outpatient mental health clinics, crisis stabilization sites, residential treatment programs, alternative and traditional schools, and private practice, serving a diverse population ranging from children to elders, all facing various mental health symptoms (like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and grief) and life stressors (such as identity development, relationship issues, work issues, and life transitions). My theoretical approach is primarily person-centered/humanistic though I also incorporate psychodynamic psychology, attachment theory, family systems, and trauma-informed care. I pride myself on being warm, down-to-earth, and client-driven. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with clinical competence, curiosity, and safety to explore, reflect, process, and problem-solve at your own pace. I particularly enjoy working with those who are new to therapy or have mixed feelings about therapy. It’s normal to have questions, reservations, and preconceived notions about therapy. I believe that therapy can take many forms, and no issue is too big or too small to explore. I look forward to collaborating with you to build a relationship and a supportive space that helps you discover how therapy can best serve you, no matter where you are in your journey.

Education

School: San Francisco State University, Degree: Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
School: San Francisco State University, Degree: Master of Science (MS)
School: Ohio University, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: California Department of Rehabilitation - San Francisco District Office, Type: Internship
School: Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Type: Internship

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Alameda Alliance
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
CCA
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
Health Plan San Mateo
KAISER
Magellan
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET