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Carole LaFreniere

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW, CSW Wisconsin

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carole

Carole LaFreniere brings a practical, person-centered approach to a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and career transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes collaboration and tailors treatment to each person's needs, drawing on eight years of clinical experience to help clients identify goals and develop workable strategies. Carole prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and works from a strengths-based perspective, meeting clients where they are and considering the broader life context that shapes well-being.

Her training includes experience with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. Carole combines these approaches with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance and a touch of humor when appropriate.

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices out of Wisconsin, offering flexible scheduling that can include evenings and weekends to accommodate working adults.

Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and then testing and changing those patterns through practical exercises; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful behavior changes, which can be helpful for coping with life transitions and chronic worries. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distress linked to traumatic memories by using structured processing techniques to reduce the intensity of those memories and associated symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore needs, preferences, and goals and then adapt techniques from CBT, ACT, EMDR, or client-centered and mindfulness methods to form a personalized plan. This partnership helps ensure the chosen methods fit the person rather than expecting a single fixed model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage in care from varied locations and routines. These formats make it easier to attend sessions during evenings or weekends and to keep consistent momentum between appointments through messaging or chat when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, using a strengths-based lens and tailoring treatment plans to each person’s situation and goals.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has eight years of experience working in mental health settings, including both inpatient psychiatric care and community-based work.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with license details NH LCSW 3900 and CO LCSW CSW.09930309, and she practices from Wisconsin.
Does she provide services in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

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

Licensed

Kansas, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin

Languages

English