Ian Holloway, LCSW

Ian Holloway is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on two decades of experience to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship concerns. He uses clear, practical methods so conversations stay focused on what matters to each person. Ian offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence to help people take the first steps toward change.

He often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using straightforward exercises to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build small, workable goals. These approaches are used to address mood concerns, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues among other struggles.

Ian has developed work with clients on topics related to LGBT identities, gender dysphoria, HIV and AIDS concerns, and fatherhood issues. He also addresses attachment questions, communication problems, and the challenges of non-monogamous or kink-positive relationships in a respectful way. Addiction and substance-related concerns are included in his practice as well.

Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and reducing shame or isolation. Ian helps people break big problems into manageable tasks and track progress over time. He aims to create an atmosphere where honest talk leads to real, doable changes.

Based in California, Ian provides services in English and brings 20 years of professional practice to each conversation. He encourages people to reach out when they are ready to explore change and to begin building healthier routines and relationships.

Bringing CBT and Motivational Interviewing to online sessions

Ian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT sessions often include simple homework, mood tracking, and skill practice that translate well to remote formats. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore personal reasons for change and to build small, practical goals that feel doable in daily life.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try approaches and adjust methods until a comfortable fit is found, with a focus on what helps the person make steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or practicing short exercises between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family demands.