My name is Carole LaFreniere, and I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and those who have experienced trauma and sexual assault. I have my Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, and hold certifications as a Trauma Professional, Grief Therapist and as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider. I have training in EMDR as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy. I have worked in the mental health field for the last 6 years, both with inpatient psychiatric patients and individual patients in the community.
I consider the client/therapist relationship to be the most important piece in therapy. I believe in a collaborative approach to setting goals and working on problems with an eye to finding solutions. My approach in therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I take a strengths approach and consider the whole person in the environment they are in. Since everyone is an individual, I will work with you to design a personalized treatment plan to meet your goals. I am non-judgmental, empathetic and incorporate a sense of humor into our session.
If your ready to take the first steps toward making changes, i would love to help you achieve those changes.
I take appointments in the evenings and weekends to accommodate working adults.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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License information
WI LCSW 12247-123
NH LCSW 3900
CO LCSW CSW.09930309
KS LSCSW LSCSW 05454
Reviews
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Carole was very responsive and attentive to my issues. She understood the complicated situation I was going through and provided excellent support and suggestions. She definitely helped me get through a difficult time in my life after my divorce and being mostly separated from my family and having a lack of direction.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Carole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s wonderful
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Carole for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I can tell that Carole truly cares and actually listens to and hears what I have to say.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Understands my needs, provides tools to handle my issues and is a welcome lifeline.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 4 months on issues concerning grief
Asks good questions. Supportive.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Carole is helping me manage and navigate a difficult marriage with a maybe covert narcissist and my own insecurities and stuck behavior. She’s been amazing and I always not only look forward to our meetings, I also come out refreshed with new confidence and power. Thank you, Carole!
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amazing therapist. She has made a HUGE difference in my life.
Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate Carole. She is intelligent and full of resources and good advice.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Carrol could relate to my issues was clear and understanding, and I felt paid genuine attention to my problems and provided me appropriate guidance
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Carole has helped me through so much trauma and stress I have had in my life. She offers multiple ways to process my thoughts and calm down during my day to day life. She is always on time and attentive during my sessions. My therapy sessions with her are always calming and helpful. My life has improved so much after starting therapy with Carole.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Carole for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I find Carole very insightful and helpful in therapy. She is a very supportive and engaging therapist. Her presence is calming, but she is willing to challenge and encourage you to work towards changing things that you may not realize are causing you to hold back from progress.
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 3 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carole is very practical and we really made progress in a short period of time.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carole has been an excellent resource. I have had a better than I expected experience as I was unsure of how effective betterhelp would actually be. She is very helpful and offered easy to use supportive resources. I would recommend.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carole is sweetest soul. She got me through the toughest time in my life and I’m forever grateful! She helped me gain my confidence again. Thank you Carole! Your the best.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carole is present and caring and thinks with me through the things in my life I’m working on. She offers me better perspectives and ways of relating and dealing and we come up with strategies together for me to feel better now and with a plan moving forward.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and coaching
Carole has been my life savor. She has helped me through so much in my life to truly get through all of my traumas. She has supported me and guided me in every way possible. I would not be where I am without her. Take the plunge, you will not regret it.
Written on May 12, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
She’s amazing! I felt better after having the first video appointment.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Very helpful with techniques.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s awesome
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
I was a bit hesitant on how quickly I could connect with my assigned therapist and was very happy it clicked. She listens and gives me the feedback I need not want. I appreciate her advice and trust her with all my secrets. I’ve recommended to friends and family as it has been so helpful for me already. Even without full resolution of why I came to therapy in the first place, every week I feel more confident in my decisions and understanding of what I want unapologetically.
Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Carole is great! She has been helping me manage my anxiety, offering real techniques, that actually work. She is not judgmental, and offers great insight.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Amazing!!!! She really understands and always has terrific advice. Wonderful listener!!!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
My therapist is empowering and listens to me intently. I felt so much better after just a few visits. I hope to have a lasting client/therapist relationship for as long as I need. Also, I really appreciate my therapist having such a diverse schedule so that I have plenty of options to choose appropriate wise:
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Carole for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Carole is great to work with. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is helping me dive deeper into personal development while educating me and teaching me the resources and tactics needed to grow.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Always courteous, listens well. Would happily recommend to anyone!
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Excellent
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I cannot say enough great things about Carole. She is a wonderful, responsive amd knowledgeable therapist. She helped me achieve my goals and I now feel safe and secure daily.
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Carol did a great job of providing the help that I needed. She’s a great listener and took the time to ask questions to understand the problems I was facing and where I was at. She has a very laid-back, calm and fun personality which made it easy for me to relax and open up. She’s really good at what she does and I would highly recommend her to anybody.
Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is really thoughtful and detailed about my session. Good listener and communication. I am happy to get a help from her.
Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Carole is a great therapist. I have learned to process my emotions better and to give myself credit when improving on my goals. I feel understood. Thank you, BetterHelp, for having wonderful people working with you.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
she’s a real homie. i’m obviously a millennial with my terminology but seriously in the 2 sessions i’ve had she’s talked me through things that i knew were possible but didn’t know how to execute and already feel peaceful and slowly but surely will be able to navigate my personal conflicts in life and my past. she’s understanding and able to ask questions that put you in a “never thought of that” way to really get your brain working.
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carole is incredible! I love how she incorporates neuroscience into cognitive behavioral therapy; the calming techniques I’ve learned have really saved me when I’m starting to feel panic. She is kind, understanding, and extremely easy to talk to!
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carole has been nothing but stellar so far in my journey to become a better version of myself.
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Carole is super helpful. Her advice has helped me manage my stress levels a lot in the month that we've been together. I'm super grateful to have met her.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Carole is the sweetest. I was hesistant about BetterHelp at first and anxious that I wouldn’t meet my match but she perfectly fits everything I was looking for. She’s very helpful, considerate, cool and really funny.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She’s everything I could ask for in a therapist and more!
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
I absolutely love Carole. I’ve worked with many therapists and she has honestly been the first one I could trust right from the beginning and I feel like she just gets me. She has came at a very dark time in my life and truly made a difference.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Carole is very attentive as well as intuitive. I appreciate the way she allows me to talk things out while offering guidance along the way, I feel comfortable with her, as though I’m talking with a friend, and at the same time, her direct & realist approach resonates well with me. She offers practical therapeutic exercises that have worked successfully for me so far. I look forward to continuing working with her.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carole has been so amazing and helpful throughout my therapy journey. Coming into therapy for the first time, it was definitely intimidating and scary but she always made me feel so comfortable and was able to help me through so many aspects of life that were holding me back from being able to live my life to the fullest. She’s provided me with so many tools for success and taught me how to work through my problems so it doesn’t hold me back.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Carole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Carole has been a wonderful guide in helping me through my anxiety. Her approach has been tremendously helpful, her feedback invaluable and her sessions with me have left me feeling reassured and empowered to make a change. She has provided me with the tools I needed to work through my anxious situations and talking through these situations with her has helped me to reshape my entire thought process. Her schedule is accommodating and I have appreciated that she is available on weekends. Thank you, Carole.
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Carole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Amazing help
Written on Jun 01, 2021 after therapy with Carole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Carole is down to earth, friendly, reassuring, and open. She gets it! Her expertise coupled with her life experience sets her apart from other counselors I have had in the past. If you want someone who really listens and understands, I highly recommend Carole.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Carole for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carole's help has been instrumental in my journey to find happiness, grow as a person, and move forward in my life. She has helped me shape a better understanding of what I've been through, how to work through it, and build a plan for my future.
Written on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Carole for 2 months
She is very supportive, insightful, and empathetic.
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
Carole is great I really have no complaints. I felt like she matched with my issues and how to help
Written on Oct 05, 2020 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Carole is a very calm and understanding counselor. I am glad I have her as a guide and sounding board!
Written on Oct 04, 2020 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I absolutely love my sessions and messages with Carloe LaFreniere! She listens to me, and gives me very helpful ideas on how to cope with whatever it is that I have going on. Always makes me feel better and I feel that her specialties match me as well. I strongly would recommend her!
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Carole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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