Holly McNaughton, LMSW

Holly (she/her) grounds her work in the belief that authentic human connection and deep introspection are essential ingredients for leading a meaningful life. She approaches each session with warmth, humor, and genuine curiosity, all while working tirelessly to create a space where no topic or feeling is off limits.

Holly holds a Master of Social Work degree from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. She works from a psychodynamic lens, supporting clients to better understand how previous relationships and experiences may be coloring the present moment. In addition, she incorporates elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support clients in holding space for previous versions of themselves as well as coping with challenging emotions and relationships in real time.

Holly has previous experience working in the community mental health setting serving diverse populations and supports clients navigating life transitions, grief and loss, spiritual exploration, anxiety, chronic health challenges, PTSD, and shifts in identity. Holly looks beyond conventional western models of healing in an effort to support clients in connecting to their intuition, body, and spirit. She understands that engaging in the therapeutic process is deeply personal—and often intimidating—and encourages clients to recognize their own courage in taking that step, while helping to gently cultivate greater self-compassion.