- Practical coping skills
- Respectful compassionate care
- Adoption and foster care
About Holly
Holly Karchaske is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and concerns about self-esteem and career direction. She works with people who are seeking clearer next steps and more confidence. Holly emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care from the first conversation.
She has 14 years of professional experience and holds counseling licenses in Colorado and Texas. Holly adapts the pace and focus of sessions to each person’s situation, so conversations and strategies fit practical day-to-day life. She aims to make the work straightforward and usable between meetings.
Holly often helps people process loss and trauma while rebuilding confidence and motivation. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care related concerns, attachment questions, body image, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and substance-related issues. Her work addresses practical communication and relationship patterns without assuming a single fixed method.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Holly discusses options, sets clear goals, and adjusts plans as needed. People can expect direct talk about coping strategies, problem-solving, and steps to try between sessions.
To begin, she asks about the most pressing concerns and what a better outcome would look like. From there she and the client build a simple plan, revisit progress, and make changes when something is not working. Her approach is rooted in real-world change rather than long lists of technical terms.
How evidence-informed techniques translate to online care
Holly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and healing from stress and trauma. One common approach centers on teaching coping skills and emotion regulation so people can manage anxiety and day-to-day stress more effectively. Another approach emphasizes working through grief and trauma by pacing conversations and building safety and tolerance for difficult feelings over time.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Holly will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. She partners with people to pick methods that match their needs and preferences rather than assuming a single plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before scheduling since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by saving travel time and making it easier to schedule brief check-ins during a work break. It can also make it simpler to continue work when relocation or health issues make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals typically adapt communication and homework to work well at a distance, focusing on clear goals and practical exercises that carry over into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Holly commonly help with?
Holly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and career questions. She also focuses on topics such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, chronic illness, and substance-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
Holly uses an evidence-informed, practical approach that emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She works collaboratively to set goals and teach coping skills that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Holly has 14 years of professional counseling experience, working with a range of concerns from trauma to life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for Holly?
She is an LPC, licensed in Colorado and Texas, and is based in Colorado.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Holly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.