Osa Holmes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker for complex life challenges
- Children teens adults
- Trauma and addiction care
- Attachment and family focus
About Osa Holmes
Osa Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in mental health, substance use, and educational settings. She centers her work on practical, value-driven interventions and brings decades of clinical practice and teaching to create a skilled therapeutic environment where wounds and conflicts can be addressed and eased.
Her background includes roles in private practice, behavioral classroom settings, and comprehensive behavioral health assessment for state agencies such as the Department of Human Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has served as an expert witness, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine Farmington and Indian River State College, and supervised both student teachers and clinical social work interns as they progressed toward independent licensure.
Holmes frequently works with individuals and families aiming to resolve behavioral concerns, trauma histories, and substance-related challenges. She has experience addressing panic and anxiety, depression and other mood disturbances, and supports work in individual, family, and group therapy formats. Her practice also includes helping children who are separated from their families as they transition to independence or adjust to new placements.
Across settings, her primary focus is to identify what is presented as the immediate challenge and assist clients in moving toward greater ease and comfort in relationships and daily life through attentive, experienced care.
Her background includes roles in private practice, behavioral classroom settings, and comprehensive behavioral health assessment for state agencies such as the Department of Human Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has served as an expert witness, taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine Farmington and Indian River State College, and supervised both student teachers and clinical social work interns as they progressed toward independent licensure.
Holmes frequently works with individuals and families aiming to resolve behavioral concerns, trauma histories, and substance-related challenges. She has experience addressing panic and anxiety, depression and other mood disturbances, and supports work in individual, family, and group therapy formats. Her practice also includes helping children who are separated from their families as they transition to independence or adjust to new placements.
Across settings, her primary focus is to identify what is presented as the immediate challenge and assist clients in moving toward greater ease and comfort in relationships and daily life through attentive, experienced care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Osa Holmes have?
Osa Holmes has 25 years of experience.
Is Osa Holmes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: FL LCSW SW7733.
In which languages does Osa Holmes provide therapy?
Osa Holmes provides therapy in English.
Where is Osa Holmes located?
Osa Holmes is located in Florida.
How can I work with Osa Holmes as my therapist?
You can work with Osa Holmes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Osa Holmes work with international clients?
Yes, Osa Holmes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Osa Holmes 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Osa Holmes integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a range of needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, helping clients address attachment wounds, separation or adoption concerns, and family connection issues to improve closeness and trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore values, build self-esteem, and make decisions that fit their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Osa Holmes works with each person to clarify goals, assess needs, and adapt techniques so the therapeutic plan fits the client's preferences and situation. This partnership helps determine which methods will be most helpful over time.
Online therapy with a licensed professional makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer scheduling flexibility and allow people to engage in therapy from different locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing other life responsibilities.