Holly Zell

Thank you for taking some time to learn more about me! I welcome any questions you might have about my professional background, my training, experience, or counseling philosophy.

I have a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, and I have been practicing since 2017. I practice from a person centered lens, meaning I believe you are the expert in your life and your needs, and I am here to create with you a comfortable place to explore, reflect, and make decisions based on your own values. I would generally describe myself as a non-directive therapist, meaning I follow your pace, your comfort level, and your direction regarding what is most important to you to work on. I bring tools and research to the table, you bring your expertise on your own life and goals, and we collaborate to find the changes that help you to live your most authentic and fulfilling life!

I have training in a variety of trauma treatments, suicide prevention, and eating disorders. I practice from a justice and systems centered perspective, challenging the narratives we have been told we must believe and helping clients to forge their own path. I am also a PhD student at Oregon State University, studying community based suicide prevention in queer and trans communities

On a more personal level, I am a therapist with lived experience of mental health challenges, trauma, and grief. I’m a self-proclaimed weird person, with a strange collection of art and interests, and a very goofy sense of humor. I love nothing more than a lazy day where I build a cozy couch nest, eat snacks and watch movies. My favorite part of living in Oregon is being close to the ocean, and spring flowers!