Holly W Durham

Holly W Durham is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, where she has served since 1998 as a professor and liaison with the Center for Child Welfare. She is also the Director of Programs at TRAC, supporting young adults aging out of foster care and experiencing homelessness, and owner of Adoption Studies by Holly W Durham.

Education:

• MA in Counseling, Amberton University (1997)
• BS in Secondary Education, Texas State University (1990)

Her expertise lies in child welfare, clinical supervision, and field education in social work. She mentors students during their internships and teaches foundation and advanced field practicum courses, focusing on real-world application in child protection and youth services.

While no publications are listed, her teaching and professional work emphasize experiential learning, foster care transition programs, and adoption support systems.

Professional Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (2000–2026)

Holly Durham advises and mentors social work students through field placements, supporting their professional development in child welfare settings. She has been consistently involved in field instruction for over two decades.

She is actively involved in community-based programming through TRAC and her private practice, focusing on vulnerable youth populations and clinical support services.