Carole LaFreniere, LCSW, CSW

Carole LaFreniere, LCSW, CSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and problems with relationships and parenting. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, ADHD, career strain, and life changes. Carole practices in Wisconsin and draws on eight years of experience in mental health care.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington and has worked with both inpatient psychiatric patients and people in the community. Carole emphasizes the relationship between the person and therapist as the core of change and uses a collaborative style to set goals and plan steps forward.

Her clinical approach mixes cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered ideas, acceptance and commitment principles, EMDR, and mindfulness practices. She focuses on strengths and looks at the whole person in their daily life. Sessions include practical steps, skill building, and talking through thoughts and feelings.

Carole aims to create a nonjudgmental atmosphere and often uses empathy and humor in sessions. She tailors treatment plans to fit each person rather than applying one fixed method. Evening and weekend appointments are offered to make scheduling easier for working adults.

People who want to change patterns, cope with loss, or manage trauma-related symptoms may find a clear, steady approach here. The initial steps are about understanding the problem, setting reachable goals, and trying practical strategies together.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing new, practical skills to change them. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is aimed at reducing distress tied to traumatic memories by using structured processing techniques alongside guided attention.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, make it easier to keep regular appointments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help keep momentum between sessions and to support steady progress.