Dr. Allison Holtkamp, PSY.D

Rude and condescending. Made comments about how graduate students hate undergraduates while I was currently applying to grad research labs. Vented about her other clients to me and when I discontinued care she didn't have the respect to even respond. Also asked repeatedly for me to bring her a gift from my vacation. This therapist was worse than no therapy for me.

I've been a client of Dr. Holtkamp's since early 2020. Over the years, she's seen me through multiple life transitions and helped me navigate familial issues, body image, etc. Having to deal with these issues isn't great , but working with Dr. Holtkamp helps one feel less alone. Talking to her is very easy, her approach with me is much like an old friend! She's helped me identify patterns and has gently (but firmly) reminded me of when I needed to do xyz. At times where I felt like I needed to go in another direction with our therapy, I made sure to communicate those needs with her and we were able to collaborate with other strategies.

Again I'm shocked at the amount of positive reviews. I almost quit therapy all together. Go to another psychologist and see the difference.

Dr. Holtkamp was a lifeline for me during my time in graduate school. I started seeing her shortly after the start of Fall 2019 and continued to depend on her in what was progressively my "lowest" in school and personal life between family and friends. Dr. Holtkamp was very accommodating pre-, during, and post-pandemic shutdowns with video conferencing. Conversation between Dr. Holtkamp and I was often very casual, each of us bouncing off each other like two old friends at a bar. Other times, I was very distraught and Dr. Holtkamp matched my composure appropriately to make sure I felt better by session's end. Any time I was particularly stubborn, Dr. Holtkamp stopped me and asked me to have more rational thoughts, making sure to not enable regressive behavior. I highly recommend younger folks beginning their academic or professional careers consider Dr. Holtkamp when seeking a mental health professional to confide in.

I have had a great experience with Dr. Holtkamp. I was desperate to find a therapist during a tumultuous time in my life and she came through for me. She has helped me so much to process through the situation and has provided so much support. I would definitely recommend!

Allison Holthcamp has been my psychologist for many years. She has always conducted herself professionally. Allison has been a compassionate listener remembering countless details of the issues I’ve brought to her. She continues to share her observations with suggestions as well as challenging me to express actions I want to include to move forward. I highly recommend her

This is my third time attempting to leave a positive review so let’s hope this time the site approves it. Dr Holtkamp has been my therapist for a few years. She is an active listener, helps me process heavy emotions, and gives so much support and professional advice. Thank you so much Dr Holtkamp.

Dr. Holtkamp is amazing and I am so grateful! She is incredibly intelligent, compassionate, understanding encouraging and has really helped me move forward in my life. Her ideas and advice have been invaluable and she is a great listener and never passes judgement. I look forward every week to meeting with her because I know we will accomplish so much! If you are looking for someone who will make a tremendous positive difference in your life, she is it! She always provides great perspective and I learn so much from her. My self esteem has dramatically improved since working with her and she's taught me so many useful and life-changing skills. She is by far the best psychologist and therapist I have ever worked with. If I could give her 1 billion stars, I would!

Dr. Holtkamp has been working with my daughter for almost two years now. They meet every other week and she has made such a positive impact on my daughter. She's compassionate and a joy to work with. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have her.

Wickedly smart, unbearably perceptual, and incredibly professional. Dr. Holtkamp is a therapist I choose to see despite being out of my insurance's network. She is caring, emphatic, and wise. She has helped me work through past trauma in a respectful, firm, and experienced way. I highly recommend her.

I started to go to therapy with Dr.Holtkamp my second year of college. I have been with her for more than a year now. From the beginning she made me feel welcomed and validated. She has really helped me heal and make amends with my past. If it weren’t for her I would still be going down a spiral stuck in my past. For anyone that’s trying to move on from a traumatic experience or just wants to move on and look forward to the future again, she’s the person to go to. I always look forward to my therapy sessions with her because in each one, little by little I’ve been improving. I have noticed those improvements in every aspect of my life. She truly cares about her clients and has their best interest at heart. Even when she’s not in therapy sessions, she goes to seminars and other events to find more ways to understand her clients and be able to give them the best help possible.

I have been attending therapy with Dr. Holtkamp for a year and a half. She has been extremely helpful in my personal growth. I initially reached out after my father passed away and have found her to help me out in every aspect of my life. I look forward to my session with her every two weeks as she ALWAYS helps ground me and provides me with the tools necessary to cope with whatever I am dealing with. I have recommended her to SO MANY of my friends. I am forever grateful for her continued help.

Has a fun sense of humor, is easy to connect with and has really been helpful.

I've been seeing Dr. Holtkamp for the past 4 years and she has been an integral part of my life. I initially reached out to get help with managing my anger. During our sessions, we discovered various triggers which she helps me prepare for those scenarios. It was difficult at first to practice all the exercises she recommended, but as time went on I realized I could identify the triggers more easily. From there we started tracing the history of my anger and discovering there were a lot of things from my past that I felt were left unfinished. With that, she empowered me to keep moving forward even if a situation was not completely resolved. Not only has this doctor helped me control my anger, but I believe what she has taught me over the years has led to me finding better job opportunities, improving my relationship with my fiancee, and helping me discover my goals and dreams. Thank you Dr. Holtkamp for all the things you are teaching me and for making me a better person.

I am a college student and I was a good student, but everything changed with the pandemic and I needed support. My school recommended Dr. Holtkamp and I went to see her. I struggle with anxiety and depression but did not know how to manage them. With the techniques I learned I feel I can finish my school with good grades!

Dr. Holtkamp is wonderful! She is very easy going and she gives great suggestions/advise. I have been seeing her for awhile now and she has always been supportive of me!

I 100% agree with the previous person's review. I chose Dr. Holtkamp because she specializes in college students and women's issues, but after a couple of weeks I switched to someone else. I came to write a review after realizing how much better my new therapist is and how awful Dr. Holtkamp was during our time. She is insensitive, unempathetic, and never seemed to understand or care about any of my problems. I consistently walked out of her office feeling like nothing was accomplished. I was almost deterred from seeking therapy all together after my negative experience with her, but luckily I found someone who showed me what real therapy is supposed to be like. Sure, I think she's a nice person at first, but as a therapist, I highly recommend that you stay away.

Dr. Holtkamp consistently made me feel like I was bothering her by sharing my emotions and that my problems were minimal or unimportant. To perfectly highlight her lack of empathy — without forewarning me, she charged me $100 for a late fee when I canceled. I understand this was in our contract, but usually, doctors and practitioners will warn patients of the fee and ask if they'd like to go ahead with the appointment or reschedule in order to not incur the fee. She could have reminded me of this detail I had forgotten, particularly as one of the recurring topics I discussed in sessions was my anxiety surrounding money at this time as I am fearful I will be let go from my job during COVID-19. She's an accomplished psychologist, but lacks a welcoming and compassionate approach.