Carole LaFreniere, LCSW, CSW

Carole LaFreniere is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and stress. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addiction issues, ADHD, and career or life-transition struggles. Carole presents as direct and empathetic and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She holds a Master’s in Social Work and brings eight years of clinical experience working in a range of settings. That background includes work with people coming out of inpatient psychiatric care and those receiving outpatient support in the community. She draws on several therapeutic tools to match each person’s needs.

Carole emphasizes a collaborative working relationship. She helps clients set clear goals and builds short-term strategies to manage symptoms and long-term plans to reshape patterns. Sessions are conversational and focused on problem solving rather than long lectures.

Her approach combines cognitive behavior ideas with acceptance-based and client-centered methods, plus mindfulness practices and EMDR when appropriate. She uses what fits the individual and adjusts over time based on progress and feedback.

Carole is straightforward and nonjudgmental in session. She aims to help people find small, achievable changes that add up to meaningful relief and better coping. Evening and weekend appointments are available to suit working schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Carole commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, which works well for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed actions, helping people live in ways that matter to them even when difficult feelings remain.

She also draws on client-centered ideas, which means sessions are shaped around each person’s pace and priorities. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods together, and adjust the plan based on what helps the client meet their goals.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions offer a lower-bandwidth option and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging permit quick check-ins and ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules and communication preferences.