"Competing at the college level taught me what it means to perform under stress, recover from setbacks, and seek purpose and identity beyond the scoreboard."
I am Brendan Holland, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) based in Fairfield, Connecticut, providing in-person therapy in Southport and throughout Fairfield County, as well as virtual counseling across Connecticut.
Before becoming a therapist, I was a college student-athlete, where I experienced the challenges of balancing athletics with academics and identity. Competing at the college level taught me how to perform under pressure, recover from setbacks, and begin to understand purpose beyond achievement and the scoreboard.
After college, I spent a decade in tech sales, where I experienced firsthand the pressure and stress many professionals face as they try to balance their careers, relationships, and personal well-being. During that time, I felt disconnected from what was truly meaningful and was ultimately motivated to pursue counseling, where I could help others navigate life and career transitions, rebuild confidence, manage stress and anxiety, and develop a greater sense of balance and fulfillment.
Today, I focus on helping athletes, high performers, young professionals, and adults work through anxiety, burnout, performance pressure, identity challenges, and major life transitions. My approach combines empathy, accountability, structure, and practical tools to support meaningful and lasting change. I believe growth happens through small, consistent steps that build confidence, clarity, resilience, and momentum over time.
Whether you are an athlete struggling with confidence, a young professional facing burnout, or someone navigating change and uncertainty, therapy can provide the support, perspective, and direction needed to move forward with greater balance and self-awareness. I work with clients throughout Southport, Fairfield, Westport, Weston, and surrounding areas, offering both in-person and virtual therapy sessions across Connecticut.
Outside of work, I am a husband and father to identical twin boys, which continues to shape my perspective on identity, transitions, and family life. In my free time, I enjoy golf, exercise, cooking, and classic movies.