About Carole

Carole LaFreniere is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, and related struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. Carole aims to build a working relationship where goals are clear and progress is tracked.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and holds credentials as LCSW and CSW.

Background and approach

Over eight years in mental health, she has worked with people in inpatient settings and in community care. That range gives her familiarity with both crisis work and ongoing support. Carole blends approaches to match each person's needs.

She uses cognitive behavioral tools to tackle patterns of thinking, client-centered habits to follow the person’s lead, and mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. She also brings experience with trauma-focused methods when past events are part of the problem. Sessions are collaborative.

Carole helps clients set specific, doable goals and then checks progress regularly. She focuses on strengths and practical strategies like routines, planning, and emotion management. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with a straightforward tone and a bit of humor when it fits.

Evening and weekend appointments are offered to fit busy schedules. Carole works with adults seeking help for life changes, mood concerns, relationship stress, and concentration challenges related to ADHD. Clients start by identifying the most pressing issues and building a step-by-step plan.

Over time, therapy emphasizes skills that make daily life easier and reduce symptoms that interfere with work, relationships, and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online care

Carole often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful habits, useful for stress, mood, and focus concerns.

She also brings client-centered listening into online work, which means the therapist follows the person's pace and priorities. Finding the right approach is collaborative - the therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed so the work feels useful and realistic.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits better into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, frequent contact and easier follow-up between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling jobs, caregiving, or other demands.

Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on collaboration and practical steps. She combines cognitive behavioral tools, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and trauma-informed methods to address goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in mental health, including time with inpatient psychiatric patients and community-based clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Wisconsin as a licensed clinical social worker in that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Kansas, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin
Languages
English

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