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Carole LaFreniere, LSCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carole is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carole. View 51 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Kansas, Colorado, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I can tell that Carole truly cares and actually listens to and hears what I have to say.

Reviewed September 2024

Understands my needs, provides tools to handle my issues and is a welcome lifeline.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Carole

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LSCSW, LCSW

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.

Specialties

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

Treatment 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

Licenses

Carole LaFreniere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326667288.

  • LSCSW · Kansas · LSCSW 05454 · Expires May 2025
  • LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09930309 · Expires August 2025
  • LCSW · New Hampshire · 3900 · Expires June 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Carole LaFreniere

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

51 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Great Helped Understanding Amazing Listens Helping Recommend Wonderful Thank you

I can tell that Carole truly cares and actually listens to and hears what I have to say.

Reviewed September 2024

Understands my needs, provides tools to handle my issues and is a welcome lifeline.

Reviewed September 2024

Asks good questions. Supportive.

Reviewed August 2024

Kind and listening to all. My concerns.❤️

Reviewed July 2024

Understands my needs

Reviewed May 2024

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!

Reviewed March 2024

Amazing therapist. She has made a HUGE difference in my life.

Reviewed March 2024

I really appreciate Carole. She is intelligent and full of resources and good advice.

Reviewed January 2024

Carrol could relate to my issues was clear and understanding, and I felt paid genuine attention to my problems and provided me appropriate guidance

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed January 2024

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.

Reviewed December 2023

Carole is very practical and we really made progress in a short period of time.

Reviewed August 2023

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.

Reviewed July 2023

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.

Reviewed June 2023

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.

Reviewed June 2023

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.

Reviewed May 2023

Very helpful with techniques.

Reviewed March 2023

She’s awesome

Reviewed March 2023

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.

Reviewed March 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s amazing! I felt better after having the first video appointment.

Reviewed April 2023

Amazing!!!! She really understands and always has terrific advice. Wonderful listener!!!

Reviewed February 2023

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:

Reviewed January 2023

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.

Reviewed December 2022

Always courteous, listens well. Would happily recommend to anyone!

Reviewed December 2022

Excellent

Reviewed December 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2022

Carole is a professional, kind, generous, perceptive and effective therapist.

Reviewed September 2022

She is really thoughtful and detailed about my session. Good listener and communication. I am happy to get a help from her.

Reviewed September 2022

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.

Reviewed September 2022

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.

Reviewed August 2022

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!

Reviewed July 2022

Carole has been nothing but stellar so far in my journey to become a better version of myself.

Reviewed June 2022

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.

Reviewed June 2022

Carole is a wonderful therapist. She’s down to earth, brings a positive approach, and gives you tools that are helpful when having anxious thoughts. The Butterfly Hug never fails. Thank you, Carole.

Reviewed June 2022

I have only had a limited time with Carole so far and it has already made a significant impact in my life. She was recommended to me by a family member who is also extremely happy with her. I can sit here and talk so good about her but the only thing you need to know is that she is the one. Just book your session with her and she will take care the rest.

Reviewed May 2022

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.

Reviewed April 2022

She’s everything I could ask for in a therapist and more!

Reviewed March 2022

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.

Reviewed January 2022

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed July 2021

Amazing help

Reviewed June 2021

So far after three sessions she's understanding where my frustrations are coming from and is helping me manage them.

Reviewed April 2021

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.

Reviewed February 2021

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.

Reviewed December 2020

She is very supportive, insightful, and empathetic.

Reviewed November 2020

Carole is great I really have no complaints. I felt like she matched with my issues and how to help

Reviewed November 2020

Carole is a very calm and understanding counselor. I am glad I have her as a guide and sounding board!

Reviewed November 2020

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!

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carole LaFreniere offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carole LaFreniere works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Carole LaFreniere speak?

Carole LaFreniere speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carole LaFreniere have?

Carole LaFreniere has 8 years of experience.

Where is Carole LaFreniere licensed to practice?

Carole LaFreniere is licensed to practice in Kansas, Colorado, and New Hampshire.

Does Carole LaFreniere accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Carole LaFreniere does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Carole LaFreniere offer?

Carole LaFreniere offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Carole LaFreniere?

Carole LaFreniere can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Carole LaFreniere?

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