Holly Stone, LCSW

Holly Stone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work in Utah. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping people explore both the beauty and complexity of their lives while building practical skills to manage change, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Holly combines structured techniques with reflective work to identify patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete tools that can be used day to day.

She integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Holly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults facing school and career stress, transitions into adulthood, and shifting environments. She describes her style as laid back, open-minded, and accepting, helping people move toward greater self-awareness, calm, and direction through conversation and practical exercises.

Holly aims to walk beside clients as they learn to understand and accept themselves more fully, creating a therapeutic space where authenticity is welcome. She acknowledges that beginning therapy can feel intimidating and brings a balance of curiosity and humor to help make the process more approachable.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Holly Stone draws on several evidence-based approaches to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT focuses on building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns linked to personality disorders. Mindfulness techniques teach present-moment awareness and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and trauma.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Holly works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. Clients and therapist make decisions together about which tools to prioritize.

Online therapy with Holly is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions during life changes, manage transportation or location constraints, and engage with licensed professionals in a way that fits daily routines.