Holly Karchaske , LPC

Holly Karchaske is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and career direction. She brings 14 years of experience and a calm, respectful approach to conversations about what matters most. Holly aims to create a straightforward space where people can take the first step toward feeling better.

Holly listens for what a person needs and tailors sessions to fit those needs. She focuses on clear goals and practical steps that can be used between appointments. Her style is warm and direct, with an emphasis on building confidence and motivation.

People contact Holly for help with loss, difficult memories, and ongoing anxiety. She also supports those dealing with body image, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and the challenges of divorce or separation. Other areas she works with include substance concerns, codependency, loneliness, and midlife transitions.

Holly is licensed as an LPC in Colorado and Texas. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts those methods to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on clear skills, problem solving, and strengthening emotional coping.

Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they set realistic goals and try new ways of coping. She encourages steady progress and open discussion about what is or isn’t working. Holly offers services in English and practices from Colorado.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Holly draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach is skill-building work that teaches breathing, grounding, and coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These techniques are taught in simple steps and practiced during and between sessions to help with daily overwhelm.

Another frequent focus is trauma-informed processing that helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce their emotional impact. This work moves at the person's pace and combines reflection with concrete tools for managing triggers and intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Holly collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, ongoing support, or to share thoughts between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.