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LCSW, LISW-CP

Carolyn Hollingshead, LCSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Carolyn

Carolyn Hollingshead is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience helping people address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She combines her clinical training with a long history in nutrition and health to support clients dealing with chronic pain, eating and body-image issues, life transitions, and caregiving or end-of-life challenges.

Her style blends insight-oriented work with practical strategies drawn from evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices.

Carolyn leans on a broad toolbox to help clients explore family of origin topics, communication patterns, and goals for change while also incorporating process-focused techniques that foster personal insight and moments of clarity. Trained initially as a Registered Dietitian and holding a PhD in Nutrition, she brings a holistic perspective to therapy that integrates medical and psychosocial factors.

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and works with people across the lifespan in Utah to address issues such as parenting, midlife concerns, career questions, and coping with chronic illness or bereavement.

Approaches that guide online work and practical care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small, committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many common mood concerns; it provides concrete tools for managing day-to-day challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help with stress reduction, emotional regulation, and coping with chronic pain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and life context and then recommend or combine methods that fit each person’s needs rather than relying on a single technique. That collaborative stance helps tailor work to relationship issues, grief, eating concerns, ADHD-related struggles, or health-related challenges.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured CBT exercises, ACT and mindfulness practices, and relational work adapted for remote sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Carolyn help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, addictions, trauma, eating issues, ADHD, chronic pain, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines insight-oriented exploration with practical interventions, helping clients gain clarity while building skills to manage symptoms and life transitions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience and a background that includes nutrition, teaching, and long-term practice with diverse concerns like grief and chronic pain.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials with NC LCSW C016211 and SC LISW-CP 15501, and she practices in Utah.
Does she work with clients in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to 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

What Carolyn can help with

Carolyn Hollingshead works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression.

Carolyn works with people of all ages coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and marital issues.

How Carolyn approaches therapy

Carolyn's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Carolyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah, with 22 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Carolyn taught a Body Image and Eating Disorders class for over 15 years at the University of Utah.