Holley Anderson

Holley Anderson serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work in Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Program within the Department of Psychiatry.

• Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
• Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Dr. Anderson's research and clinical interests focus on evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches for mental health treatment. Her expertise spans Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused interventions, and family systems therapy. She has particular experience working with women who have trauma histories and developing specialized therapeutic groups for diverse patient populations.

Her clinical work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing therapeutic techniques through practical application and supervision of emerging mental health professionals. She integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to address complex psychiatric conditions and stabilize patients through intensive outpatient programming.

As a clinical supervisor, Dr. Anderson provides guidance to social work interns and psychology trainees, contributing significantly to the development of future mental health practitioners. Her supervisory approach emphasizes evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and cultural competence in clinical settings.