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- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Career and transitions
- Anxiety and depression
About Caroline
Dr. Caroline Bertolet is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia with six years of clinical experience. She works on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting, and compassion fatigue among other concerns. She also offers life coaching and focuses on practical strategies to manage work-life balance and transitions.
Dr. Bertolet uses a solution-focused approach alongside person-centered and gestalt perspectives. She pays attention to what is happening in the here and now and helps people build immediate, achievable steps toward their goals. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, clarifying goals, and testing small changes to see what helps.
Her style centers on direct conversation and collaborative planning. She works to understand each person’s views and cultural background while helping them develop clearer choices. She also supports people who face professional pressures and imposter feelings.
Dr. Bertolet has worked with people dealing with caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and end-of-life matters. She also addresses topics such as infidelity, commitment struggles, communication problems, and issues related to kink and alternative sexual cultures.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. She uses a subscription-based fee model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How solution-focused approaches translate to remote sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear goals and small changes. It helps people identify what they want to see happen and then tests brief, practical steps to move toward those goals. This approach often helps with work-life balance, anxiety, low mood, and specific problems that respond to short-term planning.Person-centered ideas emphasize listening and understanding a person’s perspective. Gestalt elements draw attention to present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the moment. Together these approaches support direct conversation and concrete action in session.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as work progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, and easier access for international clients. Licensed professionals can adapt solution-focused work to an online setting while helping clients test small changes between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses solution-focused methods along with person-centered and gestalt ideas to focus on present concerns and clear steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of issues including career challenges and high-performance work-life balance.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.