Dr. Caroline Bertolet, LPC

Dr. Caroline Bertolet is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and life coach practicing in Virginia with six years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. She has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship struggles, professional identity and imposter syndrome, career transitions, ADHD, and the unique pressures experienced by high-performance professionals trying to balance work and life.

Her therapeutic style blends gestalt, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches to emphasize what is happening in the present moment while building practical steps toward improvement. She centers the therapeutic relationship, honoring each person’s perspectives, experiences, and cultural background, and works collaboratively to increase insight, awareness, and overall satisfaction in life. As an LPC - a credential indicating licensure to provide professional counseling services - she brings both coaching and clinical skills to help clients clarify goals and move toward meaningful change.

Dr. Bertolet is experienced in addressing issues such as stress, self-esteem, career concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue, among others. She welcomes international clients and provides care in English, offering flexible options to match each client’s needs and goals.

Solution-Focused and Person-Centered Care Online

Dr. Caroline Bertolet integrates solution-focused, person-centered, and gestalt ideas into online therapy to make sessions practical and present-focused. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying concrete steps and small changes that move clients toward their goals - it is useful for stress, career decisions, and coping with life transitions. Person-Centered work emphasizes empathy and respect, giving clients a space to explore values and self-worth while the therapist follows their pace and priorities. Gestalt approaches draw attention to present experience and awareness, helping clients notice patterns in relationships and behavior in order to try new ways of responding.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Bertolet works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains aligned with what the client hopes to accomplish.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing greater flexibility for scheduling, work-life demands, travel, or living in different locations. These formats make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and therapists who can support consistent progress without the constraints of traditional in-person appointments.