Holly Strickland
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Who I Work With
Maybe you’ve been feeling more anxious lately and can’t seem to turn your mind off. Maybe you’re feeling low, disconnected, or unlike yourself. You might be grieving someone or something important to you, struggling in a relationship, or going through a change you thought you’d be handling better than you are.
Sometimes there isn’t one big thing that brings you to therapy. You just know that something feels off, and what you’ve been doing to cope isn’t working the way it used to.
Hi, I’m Holly. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with Embolden Mental Health & Psychotherapy. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, difficult emotions, life transitions, and concerns around substance use.
I know starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re used to figuring things out on your own. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what’s wrong or what you want to work on. We can figure that out together.

My hope is that therapy feels like a place where you can put some of the weight down. We’ll make sense of what’s been happening, look at patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find ways of coping and moving forward that actually fit your life.
My Approach
Before becoming a therapist, and throughout my clinical work, I’ve had the opportunity to support people through some incredibly difficult periods of their lives. Over the past five years, I’ve worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, emotion regulation concerns, substance use, and major life changes.
Those experiences have taught me that people don’t need another person telling them what they “should” be doing. They need a space where they can be honest, feel understood, and work through things at their own pace.
My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I draw from solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and other approaches depending on what you need. Sometimes our work will involve practical strategies and sometimes it will mean slowing things down and understanding what’s underneath what you’re feeling.
Most importantly, I want you to feel like you can be yourself in the room. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical or intimidating. It can simply be a conversation where you feel supported while we work toward helping things feel a little more manageable.
Client Focus:
Seniors (65+), Adults, Teens
Types of Therapy:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Conditions:
Addiction, Anxiety, Communication Concerns, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Relapse Prevention, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
Your Path To Healing
How Our Therapy Works
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Schedule Your Free Consultation
You’ll start with a free 20-minute phone consultation. You and your therapist will talk about what’s been going on for you and what you’re hoping to get support with. This is a chance to ask questions, get a feel for working together, and decide whether therapy feels like the right next step.
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Meet Your Therapist
After the consultation, you and your therapist will book your first session. You’ll receive your intake and consent forms by email, along with a secure link for your video appointment. At the scheduled time, you and your therapist will meet online and begin your work together.
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Start Feeling Better
You and your therapist will work together using evidence-based methods that support real progress. You’ll learn strategies for managing difficult situations, building confidence, and developing practical tools you can use day to day. Your therapist will provide guidance and support and celebrate your growth along the way.
Get Started Now
Ready to work toward feeling more like yourself again?
Support is available. Book your free consultation to discuss your needs and learn how therapy can help. Schedule through the Jane App or contact us by email.