Meet Holly O’Dell-Schlenz

I believe that you have the strength to move beyond your pain, into a space of authentic and lasting life fulfillment. I am here to help you tap into this strength. We often get stuck in our minds and disconnect from our bodies, preventing us from accessing the body’s wisdom, intuition, and resilience. Through uniting the mind and the body, you are able to transcend your struggles and embrace the present moment, cultivating a deep connection to your life. Together, we will work to connect to the body’s consciousness, enabling you to move past negative beliefs and patterns while illuminating the empowered essence of who you are.

Working with women and survivors of trauma is not only my specialty, but my heart’s work. We will work together to mindfully track the nervous system, enabling you to release past experiences and pain. My approach orients around your strengths, so that empowerment, confidence, and connection will thread throughout your healing journey.

I provide individual therapy sessions for adult women. My therapeutic approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing®, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, attachment, stress, women's issues, relationship dissatisfaction, self-esteem, and difficulties associated with life transitions. I commit to creating a space of unconditional acceptance and support, and to show up to this space with authenticity, compassion, and empathy. I would love to walk alongside you as you begin your healing journey.

  • Holly has been a therapist for over ten years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner.

    Holly O’Dell Counseling LLC
    Denver, CO
    2019-present
    Owner

    Colorado CBT
    Denver, CO
    2019-present
    Independent Contractor, Somatic Therapist

    Eating Recovery Center
    Denver, CO
    2016 - 2019
    Primary and Family Therapist

    Gateway Domestic Violence Services
    Aurora, CO
    2015-2016
    Adult Nonresidential Counselor

    The Blue Bench
    Denver, CO
    2014-2015
    Therapy Intern

    The Gathering Place
    Denver, CO
    2013-2014
    Resource Advocate

  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
    2013-2015
    Masters of Social Work
    Adult Mental Health Concentration

    Ithaca College
    2009-2012
    Bachelor of Arts

    Major: Sociology
    Minor: Women's Studies

  • Masterclass – Chronic Pain and Syndromes with Peter Levine: 2023

    Masterclass - Eye of the Needle I and II with Peter Levine: 2022

    Dynamic Attachment and Repatterning, Modules 1-3: 2021

    Somatic Experiencing - Beginning – Advanced: 2019-2021

    Weight Stigma, Bias, and Body Justice Training with Carmen Cool: 2018

    Trauma Informed Care Professional Development Training: 2018

    Emotion Focused Family Therapy: 2017

    Colorado Mental Health Professionals Conference: 2016

    Trauma, Attachment, and Neuroscience with Bessel van der Kolk: 2014