Donice Holbrook, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate clinical care for depression and anxiety

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Depression support
Anxiety management
Addiction recovery

About Donice

Donice Holbrook, LCSW, helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and addiction-related concerns. She brings 20 years of clinical experience and aims to create a calm, respectful setting for focused work. Donice offers straightforward, compassionate support for day-to-day struggles and bigger life changes.

She listens for what matters most and helps clients identify practical steps they can try between sessions. Conversations often focus on managing symptoms, improving self-esteem, and building coping routines that fit real life. Donice pays attention to medical issues and long-term conditions when they affect emotional well-being.

Her work includes support around adoption and foster care history, aging and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice issues, and challenges connected to HIV/AIDS. She also addresses financial stress, domestic violence impacts, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, panic attacks, and self-harm behaviors. Recovery from drug and alcohol problems is part of her practice as well.

Donice describes her perspective as informed by Christian values and offers culturally respectful care for people who hold those beliefs. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting so clients shape the focus of therapy. Her approach blends empathy with clear, practical strategies.

Based in California, Donice combines long-term clinical experience with attention to each person’s story. She works to help people build resilience, strengthen relationships, and move toward better daily functioning.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that guide online care

Donice uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach is structured skill-building work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, panic, and mood swings; this helps people notice triggers and try new responses over time. Another approach focuses on problem-focused work for addiction and recovery, helping people identify high-risk situations and build concrete relapse-prevention plans.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Donice works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, beliefs, and day-to-day needs. She reviews what’s working and adjusts strategies as progress is made so the plan stays useful and manageable.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or enabling work through tools and exercises between appointments. Licensed professionals use these methods to help people apply skills in daily routines while keeping therapy focused and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Donice address?

She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, bipolar concerns, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include grief, aging issues, medical-related distress, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is compassionate and practical, focused on clear goals and steps clients can try between sessions. Donice blends listening with straightforward strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily routines.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex life challenges and long-term health concerns. That background informs her approach to managing mood and stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California. The profile lists her credential as CA LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. The therapist profile encourages checking the platform or contact pathway for formats offered.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when matching and scheduling.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process connects you with this therapist if she is appropriate for your needs.

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