Lola

Dr Lola Carlile

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

“An experienced and caring therapist with more than three decades of working with children, parents, and teens, using expressive arts.”

About Me

As a deeply experienced and caring therapist, I help children, teens, and parents navigate life's challenges. For over three decades, I've seen how expressive arts can gently unlock feelings. We welcome creative exploration, using art and imagination. This helps young people voice their experiences and discover new coping strategies. My approach is ideal for families seeking a compassionate, imaginative path to stronger connections.

Approach

Embracing creativity and compassion, I guide families and individuals through life's transitions, offering both in-person and remote therapy sessions. With a PhD and deep knowledge in expressive arts, I help clients articulate feelings, navigate relationship challenges, and build resilience. Whether you're a parent, teen, or child, our sessions might blend art, mindfulness, and counseling to unlock new perspectives and coping strategies. Based in Salem, Oregon, I am dedicated to nurturing connections and supporting emotional well-being for all ages
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors

    A counselor licensed at the clinical level to independently diagnose and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

LPC

Therapist

Qualifications

Marylhurst University, The University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas System

Service Areas

West Salem Professional Buildings

In-person & Online

West Salem

Salem, Oregon

United States