Carlene Merola, MS
CMHC Candidate

(she/her/hers)

Areas of Specialty :
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Chronic Pain

Client Focus:
  • Toddlers
  • Children
  • Tweens
  • Teens
  • Adults

Carlene is a compassionate therapist who works with children, families, and adults. Her current practice is deeply informed by her two decades working with children before becoming a therapist. She utilizes play to facilitate communication and learning with children, recognizing that play is a child's first language. In addition to a child-centered approach, she also employs an adaptive approach tailored to the child's developmental age and needs. In recognizing the interconnectedness of families and their well-being, Carlene extends her holistic approach to parents and families.

Carlene also has a passion for working with individuals who have chronic pain, stemming from her frontline experience as a paramedic for 11 years. Carlene utilizes multiple modalities and techniques to teach pain reprocessing to clients suffering from chronic pain or conditions. Offering both individual and group therapy, she empowers clients with essential skills and tools to manage pain and reclaim their lives.

Locations
Claremont
Telehealth - NH/VT

Education:
  • Biology, Vermont State University
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Southern New Hampshire University

Areas of Focus:
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Chronic Pain
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Learning Disabilities
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
Treatment Approaches:
  • Somatic