Works with
How Carole works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carole
Carole LaFreniere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She uses down-to-earth conversation to help people untangle painful feelings and find practical next steps. Many clients come for help with relationships, parenting strain, addiction concerns, grief, or work-related stress.
Carole brings eight years of experience to each session and works with people in Wisconsin using a collaborative approach. She aims to build a trusting relationship first.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on goals the client sets, with clear, step-by-step plans to move forward. Carole draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and guide small behavioral shifts.
For people who have experienced trauma, she can incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing methods alongside mindfulness skills to reduce distressing memories and calm the nervous system. Her style stays warm and nonjudgmental, with a focus on strengths and achievable changes. She often blends narrative ideas to help clients reframe their stories.
Carole is comfortable addressing issues that come up across life stages, such as caregiving stress, midlife changes, grief, and career transitions. She also supports people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to sexual orientation. Practical tools and short skill-building exercises are common in sessions.
Appointments include evening and weekend options to fit work schedules. People start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that work for them.
What Carole works with
Everything Carole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carole's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Carole lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and then take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions because it focuses on action as well as acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It often includes short homework exercises to practice between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce the intensity of distressing memories by processing them in structured ways; it may be used alongside other methods when trauma is a concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and personal preferences, then suggest one or two methods to try. That selection is revisited over time so the plan fits what actually helps the client reach their aims.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and screen-shared worksheets for skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or video would be distracting. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching moments, or when a short written update fits a busy schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into evenings, weekends, or a packed workday.
Questions people ask about Carole
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship or parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and practical. She works collaboratively to set goals and focuses on small, doable steps.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician and holds the LCSW and CSW credentials.
Where is she licensed and located?
She practices in Wisconsin and holds LCSW credentials including NH LCSW and CO LCSW as listed.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.