Holly D. French, M.Ed., LPC, CCTP-II

Holly is the founder and director of Mindful Upstate Counseling, and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over fifteen years of experience working throughout the upstate of South Carolina in a variety of settings. Holly is passionate about helping others live a fulfilling life, her family and friends, and continually learning new things. When Holly is not working, she spends her time reading, knitting, crafting, learning new things, and experiencing life with her two kids and husband.

Holly grew up in southwest Georgia, and then left home to complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies at Auburn University. In 2007, Holly and her husband moved to South Carolina where she completed a Master’s of Education in Community Counseling at Clemson University. Since living in South Carolina, Holly has worked in a wide range of mental health settings which have helped her grow professionally to develop her areas of specialty and treatment techniques.

Holly is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, and her areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD and behavioral problems, anger management, family and life adjustment problems, and women’s issues. Though, Holly’s passion is working with complex and developmental trauma and dissociative disorders. Holly works with most ages groups through a variety of therapeutic services, and she implements individualized dynamic interventions drawn from a range of techniques and methods including, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, polyvagal theory, somatic experiencing therapy, solution-focused therapy, eco-therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (including trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy), mindfulness and skills training, and other mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches. Holly believes client-counselor collaboration is essential for successful treatment, and she values the bravery each individual exhibits as they enter the counseling office.

Jessica Bohon, BS, Counseling Intern

Jessica Bohon is a practicum student from Liberty University. She completed her bachelor’s in psychology from Liberty University in Virginia. As a counselor-in-training, she loves to explore an integrative approach and values the individual aspect the client brings with each person’s unique story. Jessica sees counseling as a partnership to explore and walk together through the highs and lows of life. Another passion of hers lies in caring for those who are undergoing life change. She also values somatic work as she believes the body and mind impact each other. She emphasizes that as a client you do not need to pull yourself together before coming, but rather simply come as you are, and that is enough.

Outside of counseling, Jessica loves to be outside in nature. She loves exploring local trails and coffee shops. She also enjoys time with people and family. She is from Greenville, born and raised, and enjoys exploring her hometown.