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Holly Keyser

Holly Keyser

LPC

Compassionate counselor with trauma focus

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  • Trauma-informed approach
  • Practical CBT tools
  • Warm direct style

About Holly

Holly Keyser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 24 years of clinical experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem struggles, intimacy and relationship concerns, and grief. Her approach is straightforward and caring, and she aims to make therapy feel understandable and useful from the first session.

Holly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to ease symptoms and manage day-to-day challenges. She balances warmth with clear guidance, and she asks questions that help clients find what matters most to them.

Across two decades in practice, Holly has worked with a wide range of concerns, including issues related to attachment, abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, and dissociation. She brings steady clinical experience to complex situations and supports people through transitions like divorce or separation.

In sessions she listens for patterns that get in the way of progress and helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used when helpful to reduce anxiety or shift unhelpful thinking. The client-centered stance focuses on each person's values and goals rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Holly offers counseling in English and works from Wisconsin. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.

How Holly blends trauma work and practical therapy online

Holly combines Trauma-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that match someone’s needs. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing the effects of past harm and helping people reduce trauma-related symptoms through paced, goal-oriented work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's own priorities and strengths, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection rather than pushing solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Holly treats determining fit as collaborative - she listens to goals and preferences, discusses options, and adjusts methods as progress is made. Clients help set goals and choose which tools to try so therapy matches everyday life and values.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapeutic tools at home between sessions and practice new skills in real-world situations, with the therapist helping to review and adapt those practices over time.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Holly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy and relationship concerns, grief, and bipolar issues. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, dissociation, and related challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style combines a warm, client-centered approach with direct guidance when needed. She aims to be nurturing while offering clear, practical steps toward clients' goals.

How much experience does she have?

Holly has 24 years of experience working with people facing many kinds of difficulties, from trauma to everyday stressors and relationship problems.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Wisconsin.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm details during scheduling.

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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