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- Client-centered work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Holly
LCSW in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience, Holly Erskine focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses client-centered work alongside cognitive and skills-based approaches to help people manage symptoms and set clear goals. Sessions begin with questions about what the person wants from therapy and move toward practical plans.
Holly describes her practice as trauma-informed, which means she pays attention to how past events shape current reactions. She names trauma-focused methods and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. In sessions she listens and then introduces strategies that fit the person’s goals.
Her background includes extensive work since 2008 in mental health settings. That experience has involved treating PTSD, complex trauma, mood disorders, dissociation, and difficulties with impulsivity and emotion regulation. She also works with people dealing with guilt, shame, and the effects of sexual assault and abuse.
Therapy with her typically starts with building a working relationship and setting treatment goals together. Early sessions focus on understanding current struggles and identifying helpful skills. Later work may include trauma-focused interventions and practicing new coping tools for everyday life.
People who want straightforward, skills-based therapy will find options described in her approach. She practices as a Wisconsin LCSW and holds 15 years of clinical experience. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take clients from outside the United States at this time.
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How her approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist helps a person state goals and guides conversations so clients decide what feels most useful. This approach is helpful for settling uncertainty and planning next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves homework, short experiments, and tracking progress to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is practical for people who want tools to manage intense feelings and impulsive behavior.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help weigh what fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Licensed professionals can also use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and to keep continuity when schedules change.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include PTSD, dissociation, mood and personality disorders, self-harm, and social anxiety.
How does she work in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed. She will listen, collaborate on goals, and teach practical skills from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2008, totaling 15 years of experience.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Wisconsin LCSW, and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.