Dr. Mary Holtom is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. Dr. Holtom received her graduate degree from Rosemead School of Psychology and her undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific University.
Dr. Holtom’s training and experience has been in a variety of settings, including: nonprofit, inpatient rehab center, outpatient community mental health centers, a university counseling center, and online therapy. Given her background, she has experience in assisting adults from various backgrounds in gaining knowledge about their mental health and moving forward towards their goals in life.
Dr. Holtom believes that the relationship between client and therapist is important and allows for a collaborative process in assisting the patient achieve a better quality of life.
With the assistance of the therapist, clients are capable of finding solutions and not continuing their same patterns that are no longer effective. Dr. Holtom’s approach to therapy utilizes Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, balancing between a present-moment focus and gaining insight on one’s past in order to move forward into the future. Additionally, Dr. Holtom also uses Acceptance and Commitment therapy techniques to assist patients in making effective life changes.
License: PSY31334
Additional areas of focus: Communication problems, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
CA Psychologist 31334
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Mary is wonderful- she listens, I feel heard, and truly feel that she understands me. She has a great sense of humor and shows great insight and compassion! I have appreciated my time with her, and it has helped me clarify my emotions and has validated me tremendously. I appreciate that I can now take some control, not letting those emotions to take control. By releasing them , feeling them, having validation and a safe place to express, I can now move forward in my life finally. Dr. Holtom is a blessing!!
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
First time trying therapy and Mary really does a great job at helping me understand my own feelings! Would recommend!
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and adhd