Mary Holtom , CA Psychologist 31334

Dr. Mary Holtom is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in California, holding the license CA Psychologist 31334, a California psychologist license number. She brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and major life changes.

Dr. Holtom completed her graduate training at the Rosemead School of Psychology and earned her undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific University. Her professional background spans nonprofit organizations, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient community mental health centers, a university counseling center, and online therapy settings, giving her broad experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds.

She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship, believing that partners in therapy can identify solutions and shift patterns that are no longer effective. Her work integrates Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, which balance present-moment awareness with insight into past experiences, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies that support meaningful behavior change. Dr. Holtom draws on these evidence-based methods to help clients build coping skills, manage symptoms, and move toward personal goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Holtom often uses Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which combines awareness of the present moment with practical cognitive and behavioral tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, stress, panic, and mood-related concerns.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a method that helps people clarify values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can support work on addictions, grief, life transitions, and sustained behavior change.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Holtom works collaboratively with each person to identify techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels helpful and adjust methods over time to find the right fit.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access therapy from different locations. These options aim to make consistent treatment more accessible while supporting ongoing progress.