About me

Kids come in all shapes and sizes, and can be quite mystifying at times. I appreciate the language of youth and strive to help bridge the gaps between the generations through a disciplined and compassionate approach that focuses on increasing effective communication and empathy. Mindfulness is primary in my working with teens as a focal point for centering on the here-and-now to create bridges with others rather than walls. Being a teen means negotiating that life space between being a child and an adult--between feeling small and powerless to feeling awake and responsible. It can be a carefree time or one burdened by the weight of true independence. Teens are particularly sensitive to feelings of isolation and judgment, as it is the time for cementing individuality and values. My therapeutic interest is in helping youth identify and clarify those values they will use moving forward into their adult lives. My training and experience is in working with youth to recover from chemical use and other behavioral issues(for instance, eating disorders, or "cutting") that hinder their development.
I look forward to working with your youth.

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Aging and geriatric issues , Attachment issues , Codependency , Commitment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 35

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

WI LPC 4187-125

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Holly Gardenier. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Holly is amazing. Her insight comes from experiences both personal and professional. She has truly been a gift.

Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

The best therapist I’ve ever had hands down. Thank you Holly

Written on Apr 17, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief

Great listener!

Written on Mar 30, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt

Holly truly listens and cares. It is lovely working with her.

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Holly has taken such great care of me

Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Holly for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes

Holly has a way of helping me to see things in a new way. Sometimes, it seems so obvious that I can’t believe I didn’t see it myself, but the fact is that I didn’t.

Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

She listened to me and gave me some good tips on my situation

Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

I just started working with Holly, and so far she makes me feel comfortable and I can tell she’s working with me to find strategies to break some bad habits and improve my communication styles with my family

Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, and coaching

Holly is an exceptional therapist; I highly recommend working with Holly. I am truly grateful for her service & dedication to mental health.

Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

Holly was a wonderful person to talk to and helped me build skills that I use everyday. She was able to get me out of a bad spot and would recommend her to anyone who needs someone to talk to.

Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She is extremely experienced and has helped me immensely.

Written on Jun 23, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief

Holly is great. She gave me ideas of coping with negative thought and meditation. All good things.

Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd

Holly's level of intuitive insight is nothing less than amazing. Working with her I've reduced what used to be crippling anxiety to almost non-existent levels. I continue to work with her on other aspects of my personal development and she has been an invaluabe ally. I can't endorse her strongly enough. She has my deepest and most profound gratitude.

Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Holly is an exceptional therapist. I consider my self very fortunate to be working with her.
Holly seems to know me well and has helped me so much!

Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Holly is a sensitive & caring provider. Her ideas & suggestions & guidance are very helpful!

Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I appreciate the positives you bring up to me which really helps my confidence.

Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Holly is very experienced and thoughtful.

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She’s amazing

Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd

So far so good. Already has given me several practical helpful tools to monitor and process my own emotions while empathizing and validating many of my experiences.

Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes

Holly is a great therapist, and I am so lucky I found her on teen counseling. Holly helps clarify my jumbled thoughts and provides helpful tools for managing my depression and anxiety. Don't know what I would do without her.

Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Talking to Holly is like talking to a comforting friend. She has a lot of various insights and techniques to offer and will absolutely expand your horizons, making you consider points and angles you never did before. Also no judgment from her--your feelings are your feelings. Would definitely recommend.

Written on Jul 05, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 4 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Straightforward and compassionate. Listens and advises. Wisdom of extensive experience - in work and life. Very likeable person. Immediately I felt at ease and in good hands.

Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I feel like I have made a lot of progress and am meeting my therapy goals. It is helping me through difficult life changes, and make the most of it. My family and I have much to gain from it.

Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Holly is AWESOME!! She really listens to you and makes you feel safe.

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

She makes me feel like I can handle my issues

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Appreciate all the help

Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Holly is the best therapist that anyone can ask for. She’s not only a great listener but she also teaches how deal with trauma, negative thoughts and how to re-build confidence. I got great progress since the very first session I had with Holly.

Thank you Holly.

Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Holly is great! I feel she listens to what I am saying and encourages me to dig deep and work through what I am saying instead of just giving me advice.

Written on Oct 14, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, and compassion fatigue

Best therapist I've ever had. Is able to see my issues and makes just the perfect statements, at just the right moments to help me see my blind spots and how to deal with them!

Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Finally a therapist that I can relate with! She is kind, compassionate and knows her stuff. I really enjoy working with her and value the reflections that she offers.

Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Holly is an amazing listener, she lets you guide the conversation but is also ready to add new topics and advice and helpful information during pauses. She validates your experience in a non judgemental manner. More than her professional abilities, Holly is also a genuinely caring, warm and polite counselor. Highly recommend

Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes

Cool thanks

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Holly is an excellent therapist. She listens and offers great reflections. I have appreciated all the little nuggets I have taken away from our time together--in just two sessions!

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 1 month

Holly is a great individual! She’s thoughtful and kind! And of course, great at what she does!

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management

I am comfortable with Ms. Gardenier

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

A baby boomers ideal therapist with up to date training meeting my needs as a PTSD
client.

Work with me!