Holly Caruso, LCPC, LMHC

Holly Caruso is a licensed clinician who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. She brings 20 years of experience and focuses on creating an affirming, respectful space for LGBTQ+ people and others exploring identity and relationships.

Her sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of coping, and try small behavior changes that build confidence over time. Conversations include skills for managing anxiety, processing painful memories, and improving communication in close relationships.

Holly uses a blend of talk-based approaches and exercises tailored to each person. She often draws on client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking patterns, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are used when people want clearer goals or plans.

Over two decades she has supported people with addiction concerns, grief, body image and eating struggles, ADHD, bipolar and depression, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to adoption or attachment. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, sexual health concerns, and workplace stress.

Her work emphasizes empathy, clear feedback, and collaborative planning. People who want practical coping strategies and a steady therapeutic partner may find her style a good fit. To start, she asks clients to describe current struggles and goals so sessions can be focused from the first meeting.

How Holly’s approaches translate to online work

Holly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness tools to help people tackle anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. Client-centered therapy means she follows the client’s lead and focuses on what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and actions to reduce distress and change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Holly will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that match your needs, and adjust the plan as you progress. She works with people to set realistic steps and checks in about what is or isn’t helping so care stays practical and focused.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in their usual settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for faster skill-building.