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Dr. Holly Cabuhat

Dr. Holly Cabuhat, CA Psychologist 26047

Therapist in California

Compassionate psychologist focused on practical change

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13 years of experience listed

CA Psychologist 26047 professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered approach
  • Skills for stress
  • Supports self esteem

About Holly

Dr. Holly Cabuhat is a California psychologist who uses a warm, interactive style to help people make meaningful changes. She draws on 13 years of clinical experience and focuses on clear, practical work in sessions. Her approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and helping clients challenge unhelpful thoughts to shift perspective and feeling.

Dr. Cabuhat often supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues with self-esteem. She also helps with parenting concerns, relationship strains, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her background includes work with autistic clients and those navigating school systems and educational planning.

Her sessions blend Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive approaches so clients can test new ways of thinking and behaving. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing techniques to build coping skills and increase motivation. Mindfulness practices are sometimes introduced to manage strong emotions and grounding.

Dr. Cabuhat has experience across age groups, with much of her work focused on adolescents and those connected to them. She has supported people dealing with self-harm, impulsivity, social anxiety, body image, and isolation. She has experience assisting people who have experienced emotional or physical trauma.

People who choose to work with her can expect an adaptable approach that aims to match methods to each person’s needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and helps clients set practical goals to improve daily functioning and overall well-being.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people reflect on their choices and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear, practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build alternative behaviors useful for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and impulsive behavior, teaching techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This often means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting as progress is made.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when time is tight. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care while managing school, work, or family commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting and relationship concerns, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, impulsivity, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is described as warm and interactive. Sessions emphasize challenging unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, and using practical tools like mindfulness and motivational techniques.

How long has she practiced?

She has 13 years of experience working as a mental health therapist in Southern California and with a range of concerns across age groups.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a CA Psychologist 26047 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

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