Dr. Stephanie Holland earned her B.A. in Psychology with Distinction and an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She received her Doctorate in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1996.
Since 1998, Dr. Holland has served the Las Vegas Valley with a focus on at-risk children and families. Over time, her practice evolved to specialize in forensic evaluations for Family and Civil Court, including assessments related to parental capacity, child development, and high-conflict custody cases.
She is a recognized expert in the psychological impact of parental alienation and has presented and published in this area. Dr. Holland co-founded Child Focus, a nonprofit supporting foster youth, now part of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.
Dr. Holland was appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners, where she also served as Exam Commissioner. Her role included oversight of licensing exams and regulation of professional conduct in psychology.
As a committed educator, her practice is affiliated with the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), where she mentors future psychologists.
Currently, she is helping launch Wake Up, a nonprofit dedicated to providing vocational and rehabilitative services for adjudicated youth—empowering them to pursue meaningful career paths.