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Carolyn Hollingshead

Seasoned clinician blending insight and practical tools

LCSW, LISW-CP Utah

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carolyn

Carolyn Hollingshead brings 22 years of clinical social work experience to her practice, helping people address stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma, eating concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a background that blends mental health care with a long history in nutrition, which informs a holistic view of wellbeing and makes her comfortable addressing chronic pain, medical issues, and eating and weight-related concerns. Her style emphasizes insight-oriented work alongside practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Carolyn integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and client-centered approaches to help clients notice patterns, develop coping skills, and clarify values. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work and incorporates somatic ideas when body-focused strategies are helpful.

Carolyn holds clinical social work licensure in both North Carolina and South Carolina and maintains licensure in Utah where she practices. Her prior career as a registered dietitian and a PhD in Nutrition shape her comfort with medical and end-of-life topics, grief, and body image concerns.

She aims to collaborate with clients to uncover meaningful insights and to build practical tools for day-to-day life.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Carolyn commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learning practical skills to shift those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance, and committed action to help people move toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques from different models as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations while still working with a licensed professional using structured, evidence-informed methods.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, eating concerns, chronic pain, ADHD, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends insight-oriented work with practical, evidence-informed techniques such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to help clients develop skills and clarity.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 22 years of social work experience, a long career as a registered dietitian, teaching experience in body image and eating disorders, and additional training in gerontology and grief counseling.
Which credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP with license numbers NC LCSW C016211 and SC LISW-CP 15501 and practices in Utah.
Does she offer services in languages besides English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Utah, South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English