- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Gigi
Gigi Holder is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Mississippi with seven years of experience in mental health care. She focuses on practical, everyday changes that people can make to feel better. Gigi emphasizes wellness and lifestyle shifts alongside talk-based work.
She frames clients as the experts on their story and helps them build on strengths they already have. Her typical focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and self-esteem challenges.
Background and approach
She also addresses related areas like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace issues. Gigi draws on what has helped people when they decide to make a change, and she brings that practical mindset into sessions. In sessions she listens for the story behind current struggles and looks for small, manageable steps forward.
Gigi uses a mix of strategies to match each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She values collaboration and practical goals that fit into busy lives. Her background includes close to five years working in healthy behavior therapy, where she saw how lifestyle shifts support mental health.
That experience informs her approach to motivation and habit change. Gigi encourages realistic experiments that build confidence over time. Many people come to her wanting clearer direction, more energy, or less overwhelm.
She supports motivation, problem solving, and stronger communication so clients can move toward a more fulfilling life.
What Gigi works with
Everything Gigi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gigi helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Gigi lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online care
Gigi often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead to uncover what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change by building on their strengths.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and boosting confidence through practical exercises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, lifestyle, and preferences. That way sessions stay relevant and the plan can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a conversation benefits from visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for short updates, ongoing encouragement, or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Gigi
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, and self-esteem challenges, plus related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for each person’s story and helps set small, doable goals to build confidence.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a mental health clinician.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Mississippi.
Which languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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