Holly Renes, Resident in Counseling
Holly is a Resident in Counseling and graduated from Liberty University with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Holly brings more than 20 years of leadership experience, 16 of which were spent alongside her husband doing community development through sports in Asia. Her cross-cultural experience deepened her passion for counseling, and she finds great joy in working with clients from diverse backgrounds and honoring how culture, family, faith, and lived experience shape each person’s story.
Holly’s approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and a curiosity about the mind-body connection. She enjoys helping individuals understand their patterns and build resilience, as well as working with couples to strengthen connection, navigate conflict, and pursue relationship repair.
Holly especially loves exploring where neuroscience and theology intersect and how faith and spiritual practices can support mental and emotional health. She believes we weren’t meant to do life alone and considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients toward greater connection, identity, and purpose.
Outside of counseling, Holly enjoys time with her family, especially her two granddaughters, gardening, fitness, the outdoors, and evening walks with her husband.

