Carole LaFreniere, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Wisconsin

About Carole

Carole LaFreniere is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related concerns. She draws on practical strategies to help clients cope with life changes and work toward clearer goals. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at making small changes that add up.

Carole earned her Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.

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Background and approach

She has eight years of experience in mental health settings, including work with people who have faced trauma and substance use challenges. She also brings experience from inpatient psychiatric care and community settings. In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness ideas to meet each person where they are.

She values the relationship with the person in front of her and works together to set realistic, step-by-step goals. Humor and nonjudgmental listening are part of how she connects. Her practice pays attention to the whole person and their environment.

She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR when appropriate, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Carole focuses on building strengths and practical coping skills. Carole schedules some evening and weekend appointments to fit into busy lives.

She encourages people who are ready to make changes to take a first step toward scheduling and clarifying what they want from therapy.

How Carole’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, often useful for depression and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarify goals.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Carole will work with each person to try techniques, see what fits, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. Together they decide which methods to use and how to pace progress.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical options. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts in shorter bursts, fit therapy into a busy day, or keep a written record of progress. These formats make scheduling easier and let people access care from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What types of concerns does she address?

Carole works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical coping skills, clear goals, and a conversational tone that includes empathy and occasional humor.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has eight years of experience in mental health, including work in inpatient psychiatric settings and community-based care, and experience helping people who have experienced trauma.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Wisconsin.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Carole offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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 her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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

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