I can tell that Carole truly cares and actually listens to and hears what I have to say.
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
Understands my needs, provides tools to handle my issues and is a welcome lifeline.
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
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:
I can tell that Carole truly cares and actually listens to and hears what I have to say.
Understands my needs, provides tools to handle my issues and is a welcome lifeline.
Asks good questions. Supportive.
Kind and listening to all. My concerns.❤️
Understands my needs
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!
Amazing therapist. She has made a HUGE difference in my life.
I really appreciate Carole. She is intelligent and full of resources and good advice.
Carrol could relate to my issues was clear and understanding, and I felt paid genuine attention to my problems and provided me appropriate guidance
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.
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.
Carole is very practical and we really made progress in a short period of time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very helpful with techniques.
She’s awesome
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.
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.
She’s amazing! I felt better after having the first video appointment.
Amazing!!!! She really understands and always has terrific advice. Wonderful listener!!!
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:
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.
Always courteous, listens well. Would happily recommend to anyone!
Excellent
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.
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.
Carole is a professional, kind, generous, perceptive and effective therapist.
She is really thoughtful and detailed about my session. Good listener and communication. I am happy to get a help from her.
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.
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.
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!
Carole has been nothing but stellar so far in my journey to become a better version of myself.
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.
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.
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.
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.
She’s everything I could ask for in a therapist and more!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazing help
So far after three sessions she's understanding where my frustrations are coming from and is helping me manage them.
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.
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.
She is very supportive, insightful, and empathetic.
Carole is great I really have no complaints. I felt like she matched with my issues and how to help
Carole is a very calm and understanding counselor. I am glad I have her as a guide and sounding board!
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!
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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