Kristie Holmes, Ph.D., LCSW
Licensed Psychologist online in California | Individuals 18+
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Online Therapy
📞 (213) 712-5910
Welcome to Thrive, your destination for online therapy around the country.
Dr. Holmes’ clients appreciate her depth of wisdom and down to earth practicality gained from years of experience in individual therapy as well as her engagement on the front lines as an advocate for women's issues. She uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach mixed with practical mindfulness techniques. She believes there are many systems that impact the way that we feel, some of which we have little control of.
She does career assessments and life coaching with executive women & women professionals from various sectors including the entertainment and medical industry, academia, and technology. Dr. Holmes is also trained in EMDR.
Welcome to Thrive, your destination for online and in-person therapy in New York and around the country.
Meet Dr. Holmes, with her extensive experience empowering women at the macro level through her advocacy work and social engagement as well as at the micro level through her clinical work.
Dr. Holmes specializes in helping clients cope with chronic medical conditions like heart disease, cancer and rare diseases. She has trauma training certifications in Disaster Mental Health, is ICCT Trained (Plane Crashes, Mass Shootings) and is certified in therapy with ADD/ADHD related life challenges.
Beyond Therapy: Getting to Know Dr. Holmes
Dr. Holmes is at the forefront of women's wellness and mental health through her social, academic, and political work. She serves on the Board of Directors of The United Nations Women's Council - US and has acted as a moderator for an NGO at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and has served as a panelist at the Women Leaders Forum as part of the United Nations General Assembly and participated in the Zero Mothers Die initiative. While a Professor at the University of Southern California, she taught topics related to global health, gender, and media, as well as technology’s impact on relationships. On top of all that, Dr. Holmes ran for Congress in 2014 in California's District 33.
Experience Kristie Holmes’ compassionate guidance and discover the true potential within you.
Thrive awaits, ready to support you every step of the way in California and around the U.S.
Dr. Holmes’ Specialties Include
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Online Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Therapy for OCD can help you develop more adaptive responses to your obsessions and reduce the anxiety and distress associated with OCD, reducing symptoms & improving quality of life.
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Online Therapy for Relationships & Divorce
Thrive psychologists work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families to navigate relationship challenges, separations and divorce - and the emotional impact they have. -
Online Therapy for Trauma Recovery
Therapy for trauma recovery involves a range of evidence-based approaches that can help you process and heal from the psychological impact of traumatic experiences. -
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy engages the brain’s natural healing process to re-process painful experiences or trauma, helping to reduce trauma, anxiety, depression, panic attacks and relationship issues.
Degrees & Certifications
Ph.D in Human Services, Capella University
Masters in Social Work, University of Southern California
B.S. in Social Sciences, California State University-San Luis Obispo
She is licensed in California as an LCSW (CA LCSW 21919)