Holly Caruso, LCPC, LMHC

Holly Caruso helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. She offers clear, steady support for those facing stress, grief, mood swings, addiction issues, and identity concerns. Holly writes in straightforward terms and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Holly has 20 years of clinical experience and holds LCPC and LMHC credentials. She practices in Florida and combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions emphasize what is useful right now and build skills that last.

In sessions she listens closely to each person's story and uses that information to shape treatment. Conversations aim to increase insight while also teaching concrete tools for coping, emotion regulation, and communication. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and track progress.

Clients can expect a mixture of talking and active skill-building. Techniques may include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, practicing grounding or mindfulness exercises, and setting bite-sized behavior goals. The tone is supportive and direct, with an emphasis on real-world changes.

Holly also brings experience addressing trauma, relationship concerns, eating and body image issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She helps people with transitions such as career shifts, loss, or changes in family roles. Her aim is to help people regain steadiness and move forward with practical strategies and realistic steps.

Approaches that match your life and schedule

Holly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and mood shifts. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building trust so the person sets the pace and direction of change.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices pair well with CBT skills when stress, trauma reactions, or overwhelm come up in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Holly will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and skills practice, while phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick problem solving, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and support steady progress across busy lives.