Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, I am a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a BA in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, I move comfortably between live talk therapy and online written mediums. I have worked with adolescents, adults and the elderly in residential and private practice settings. I am struck by the unique challenges we all face as we transition from one developmental stage of life to the next. My early work as a suicide prevention hotline counselor and grief therapist/supervisor has laid the foundation for my enduring interest in how to move through depression, loss and bereavement. I am particularly attuned to feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and relational conflict which may affect our productivity and may lead to feelings of despondency or anxiety.
As a therapist, I am an intuitive listener and an active observer as I encourage clients to become more open and curious about what they are feeling. Together, we explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words, that may feel conflicted or shrouded by pain. As issues become clearer, we might explore how our thoughts influence our choices and behaviors. We may find that even small shifts can have a positive impact on feelings of well-being.
I realize that it may not be easy to reach out to a therapist for help. You’ve taken the first step and I look forward to meeting you as you begin this journey for yourself.
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Holly Starr is a psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She brings a mix of lived experience across settings to her work, supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and she moves comfortably between live talk therapy and online written mediums. She is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Her clinical background includes work with adolescents, adults, and older adults in both residential programs and private practice. She pays close attention to the shifts that occur as people move from one developmental stage to the next.
Early roles as a suicide prevention hotline counselor and as a grief therapist and supervisor shaped her long-standing focus on working through depression, loss, and bereavement. She is particularly attuned to feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and relational conflict that can undermine productivity and contribute to despondency or anxiety.
As a clinician, Holly listens intuitively and observes actively while encouraging clients to approach their emotions with curiosity. Together with those she sees, she explores experiences that are hard to name or feel conflicted by, and examines how thoughts influence choices and behavior. Often even modest shifts lead to meaningful improvements in well-being.
She recognizes that reaching out for help can be difficult. Holly welcomes the opportunity to meet people as they begin this process of change and healing.
Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes, research shows that online therapy can be as effective as traditional face-to-face care.
One major benefit is convenience – clients can choose the format that suits them best, whether that is a video session, a phone call, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.
Therapists who provide these services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they feel a different match would be better. Online therapy offers an accessible way to pursue common therapeutic goals while fitting into varied schedules and preferences.
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