Lana Holmes Psy.D.

Hi! My name is Dr. Lana Holmes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in the metro Atlanta area. Specifically, I am licensed to practice therapy and teletherapy within GA. Furthermore, I am licensed to practice interjurisdictional teletherapy (via PsyPact) in the following states: AZ, AR, AL, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY, & WV. But more than that, I am a Black, bisexual, woman; a nerd; an Air Force brat; and a punk rocker at heart.

From an early age, I felt compelled to help find ways to lessen, heal, and work through the pain that we all experience as people. Moreover, I wanted to break down why we as people behave, speak, and hold beliefs in ways that compound that pain. And when I looked at my options, clinical psychology resonated with me the most, as a means of doing something about it.

I know that those of us who are marginalized and oppressed bear particular kinds of suffering that can be difficult to describe and understand, if you haven’t faced it. That’s why I connect my lived experiences with years of clinical education, training, and work; for a deeper and more authentic style of therapy.

In general, I approach therapy as a collaborator that takes evidence-based treatments and tailors them to the needs of people who work with me. Some of the treatment models that I frequently use include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Additionally, my areas of expertise include: trauma, depression, anxiety, ethical non-monogamy (particularly polyamory), BDSM, kink, spirituality, life changes/transitions, cultural competence, and social justice. Finally, I typically work with adults who are ready to actively invest in individual teletherapy.

In terms of working with individuals within the ethical non-monogamy community (including polyamory), my therapeutic approach is affirmative, culturally competent (i.e., informed about the cultures/subcultures connected to these communities), and intersectional (i.e., I acknowledge, accept, and welcome the multiple aspects of a person’s identity).

To learn more please feel free to book a free 15-minute phone consultation with me at the following link: https://peifer-psychology.clientsecure.me/request/service