Carole LaFreniere is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing addiction, relationship strain, parenting stress, career transitions, and life changes. Carole brings eight years of experience in mental health and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Carole earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has worked with inpatient psychiatric patients and with individuals in community settings. That range shaped a practical stance toward problems and a focus on real-life coping skills.
In sessions she emphasizes the connection between therapist and client. She takes a collaborative approach to set goals and build a plan together. She works from a strengths perspective and considers each person within their environment.
Her clinical style blends cognitive-behavioral ideas, client-centered care, acceptance-based strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods. Carole adapts tools to fit each person instead of using a single rigid method. She aims to be direct and compassionate, with room for humor when it helps.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to fit around working schedules. If someone is ready to begin, Carole guides them through small next steps toward the changes they want.
How her therapeutic approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and moving through life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It often focuses on small experiments and homework to practice new ways of coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories by working with how the brain stores them; it is often used for trauma and abuse recovery.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process guides which approaches are emphasized in subsequent sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not detailed in the biography. Working online can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and keep momentum between appointments. It also allows focused check-ins when schedules are tight or practicing skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can tailor homework and exercises to work well in remote sessions and support progress across appointments.
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carole help people with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career concerns, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths based. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-focused tools to build practical plans.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience in mental health, including inpatient psychiatric care and community-based individual work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is located in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
