- Solution-focused
- Goal oriented
- Present moment
About Caroline
Dr. Caroline Bertolet is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends counseling and coaching to help people move forward. She has six years of professional experience and works with adults on common struggles like anxiety, depression, career setbacks, and relationship concerns. She also supports people managing life transitions and ADHD-related challenges.
Her work centers on the present moment and practical change. Caroline uses Solution-Focused Therapy alongside person-centered and Gestalt ideas to help clients notice what’s working and build on it. Sessions aim to increase awareness and create small, usable steps toward goals.
People come to her for help with stress, work-life balance, and the strain that comes from caregiving or aging relatives. She also addresses grief, intimacy issues, conflict over commitment or communication, and challenges tied to adoption and blended families. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her areas of focus for clients seeking support after disruptive events.
Caroline emphasizes a respectful working relationship and pays attention to each person’s background and values. She frames therapy as collaboration - listening first, then finding solutions that fit daily life and real constraints. Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented, with space for reflection.
She practices in Virginia and offers services in English. International clients may be accepted; please confirm session options when you begin so arrangements match your needs.
Approaches that guide online work and goal setting
The primary method Caroline uses is Solution-Focused Therapy. This approach focuses on identifying what is already working in a person’s life and building brief, practical steps to reach clearer goals. It is often used for stress, career decisions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.She also brings person-centered and Gestalt ideas into sessions. Person-centered work prioritizes the client’s perspective and values, while Gestalt ideas encourage attention to present-moment thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together these approaches help people gain awareness and try different ways of responding to problems.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways to combine methods that fit your situation. You and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online or in-person options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care during major life disruptions. Licensed professionals often adapt techniques so sessions stay focused and practical, helping clients apply solutions between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, career challenges, parenting strain, ADHD, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and present-focused, using Solution-Focused Therapy with person-centered and Gestalt ideas to create small, actionable steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of adult concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted; confirm the logistics when you start.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.