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Osa Holmes, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Support for addiction and life challenges

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Osa Holmes

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • License listedLCSW, Florida (no. SW7733)
  • NPI number1720381494
  • Experience25 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
  • Approaches includeAttachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addiction and recovery
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns

About Osa

Osa Holmes, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship strain. She works with individuals dealing with parenting challenges, eating and intimacy concerns, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of caregiver stress and codependency. Osa uses clear, practical steps so people can feel steadier in day-to-day life.

She brings 25 years of social work experience to her practice in Florida. Her work focuses on identifying the core problem that feels most urgent and then practicing ways to change it. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She combines attention to relationships with skills to manage thinking and behavior patterns.

Osa draws from attachment-based ideas to look at how past and current relationships shape emotions and reactions. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize each person’s goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people examine unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Approaches that guide online work

Osa uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions, which helps when trust or closeness feels difficult. Client-centered therapy means sessions follow each person's goals and pace, with the therapist reflecting the person’s concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small changes to see what helps, useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting them over time based on what is most helpful.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life and routines. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like mindfulness practice, CBT exercises, and motivational interviewing to work well in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Osa Holmes supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to relationships and practical skills. She balances listening with exercises that change thinking and behavior.

What is her background and experience?

She has 25 years of experience in social work, with work across mental health, substance use, educational settings, and private practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW and practices in Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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