Holly Caruso, LCPC, LMHC
Experienced therapist for trauma and transitions
- 20 years clinical experience
- LGBTQ affirming care
- Flexible online sessions
About Holly Caruso
Holly Caruso is a licensed therapist with two decades of experience guiding people through complex life challenges and transitions. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed to practice in both Illinois and Florida. Holly creates an affirming, supportive environment that is especially attentive to the needs of LGBTQ+ clients, older adults, and anyone facing significant change.
Her work focuses on stress and anxiety management, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and adapting to life changes. She brings specialized experience helping clients with social anxiety, workplace difficulties, sexual health concerns, identity exploration, and improving interpersonal communication. Holly’s approach is rooted in respect for each person’s story and emphasizes building self-compassion, processing difficult emotions, and developing practical coping strategies.
Whether clients are navigating grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, substance concerns, or career transitions, Holly works alongside them with empathy and professional guidance. She aims to support sustainable growth and resilience through tailored therapeutic methods that reflect each client’s goals and lived experience.
Her work focuses on stress and anxiety management, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and adapting to life changes. She brings specialized experience helping clients with social anxiety, workplace difficulties, sexual health concerns, identity exploration, and improving interpersonal communication. Holly’s approach is rooted in respect for each person’s story and emphasizes building self-compassion, processing difficult emotions, and developing practical coping strategies.
Whether clients are navigating grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, substance concerns, or career transitions, Holly works alongside them with empathy and professional guidance. She aims to support sustainable growth and resilience through tailored therapeutic methods that reflect each client’s goals and lived experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Holly Caruso have?
Holly Caruso has 20 years of experience.
Is Holly Caruso a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials. She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC with license number 180.007510 and in Florida as an LMHC with license number MH20030.
In which languages does Holly Caruso provide therapy?
Holly Caruso provides therapy in English.
Where is Holly Caruso located?
Holly Caruso is located in Florida.
How can I work with Holly Caruso as my therapist?
You can work with Holly Caruso through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Holly Caruso work with international clients?
Holly Caruso does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Holly Caruso cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care
Holly commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative approach that prioritizes the client’s own perspective and goals. This method focuses on active listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions, making it useful for relationship concerns, identity work, and life transitions.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy is used to support emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Simple mindfulness practices can help reduce reactivity, improve coping with difficult emotions, and complement other therapeutic techniques.
Finding the right approach is part of the process - Holly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with progress and changing circumstances.
Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations when available.