Carolyn Hollingshead, LCSW, LISW-CP
Therapist in Utah
Carolyn Hollingshead, LCSW, LISW-CP, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, eating issues, trauma, and family challenges.
- License 294863-3501, 15501, C016211 · Utah, South Carolina, North Carolina Expires September 2026, December 2026, August 2027
- NPI 1114964459 · national registry
- Experience and languages 22+ years in practice English
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About Carolyn
Carolyn Hollingshead, LCSW, LISW-CP, helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, eating issues, trauma, and family challenges. She brings 22 years of social work experience and a background in nutrition to her clinical work. Carolyn speaks English and practices from Utah.
She uses straightforward conversation to find what is getting in the way of daily life. Sessions often include practical tools and gentle reflection so people can notice patterns and make changes.
Background and approach
Carolyn balances problem-solving with deeper exploration when needed. Her background includes long experience with chronic pain, grief work, and eating-related concerns. Before social work she worked for many years as a registered dietitian and earned a PhD in nutrition focused on communication.
That combination helps when medical issues or body image are part of the problem. Carolyn draws from a range of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and the Gottman Method. She describes therapy as collaborative and tailored, picking methods that fit each person’s goals and situation.
People who want to talk through life transitions, parenting strain, relationship struggles, or long-standing patterns tend to find her practical and curious. Carolyn has also worked with issues that come up in later life and with blended family dynamics. Her style is calm, direct, and focused on usable next steps.
Credentials
- LCSW (Utah)
- License 294863-3501 · expires September 2026
- LISW-CP (South Carolina)
- License 15501 · expires December 2026
- LCSW (North Carolina)
- License C016211 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1114964459 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carolyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches Carolyn names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
These are the approaches Carolyn names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Gottman Method work focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict in important relationships. It uses specific conversation skills and exercises that help people notice interaction patterns and build better connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pace, offering a nonjudgmental space where clients guide the topics and goals.Finding the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Carolyn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try approaches that match the client’s needs and adjust as work progresses so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and teaching of new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for brief updates, homework, or quick coaching between fuller sessions. These formats give flexible ways to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating issues, trauma and family-related challenges listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical with room for deeper insight work. She mixes tools and reflection to help clients notice patterns and try new behaviors.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She has 22 years of social work experience, a PhD in Nutrition, and earlier work as a registered dietitian, which informs her approach to eating and medical issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices from Utah.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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