I am licensed in Florida with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe we are the sum of what we encounter in life and how we react to these encounters. Encounters began during the time where we relied on others to love and protect us. When we didn’t have control over what happened to us. Sometimes leaving us with an uneasy perception of the world. If the perception is bad, the world is bad. If the perception is unsafe, the world is unsafe. If the perception is untrustworthy, the world is untrusting. Now the world in front of us has become full of unsatisfying feelings and a journey trying to escape emotional pain.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I combine the world of mental health and family/relational conflicts to help guide clients to a space where healing can begin. For over 13 years, my work includes working with children from infancy to teenagers; young adults to geriatric; and with families, from single parents to blended.
If you are tired of running from memories; need help with regaining the control you thought you lost or you’re ready to deal with the personality that life experiences have created in you, we can join forces and I can help guide you to a place of healing and understanding. However, I utilize psychoeducational concepts in addition to other strategies and my environment is very relaxing. If you need someone to tell you how to feel, I may not be able to be that one and that's ok. The journey is yours to understand so that you can heal. Let’s work on developing a new meaning of your life so you can become a better you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMFT MT3238
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ebony McCray-Holmes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ebony does an amazing job! She's so good that you don’t feel like you're in therapy. She has a wonderful way of putting you at ease and helping you work through your challenges.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Ebony McCray-Holmes is a consummate professional who clearly possesses a high degree of sagacity and perspicacity. Her sessions have helped me immeasurably.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ebony is an awesome, caring, even funny, smart, and caring therapist. She makes you think, has a way with redirecting you gently, but gives you ah-ha moments that can make you get that great break-through feeling. Ebony has become like an objective friend that not only listens, but you can feel she cares and wants to help. She has the book and street smarts to help you feel comfortable but taken care of, protected. Therefore, I trust her. She's non-judgmental, she treats you as an equal. Ebony is a no-sugar coated, straight forward person, with a big heart.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ebony is very personable and easy to talk to. Her family-oriented manner and emphasis on self care has helped me with my growth significantly. Strongly recommend!
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I've only had three sessions so far
I have been moved each time, from the very first session and each one since... Ebony has come into our relationship in every way I could hope for. Non judgemental, a partner and teammate on your journey to your goals, an honest voice to help guide you to true growth- she challenges me to take small steps... My sessions with Ebony are like putting on a pair of glasses that allow me to see the big picture of my situation, assess my logical and emotional sides and make a wise conclusion.
If you are afraid to be open with someone, or maybe just yourself, Ebony is a trustworthy shoulder to lean on to figure out the small steps necessary for your journey to your best self.
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Her guidance and advice helped me think better, i still have a long way to go but i feel so much better listening to her and helping me go through my journey
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Ebony for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue