Lola

Dr Lola Carlile

Licensed Professional Counselor

“An empathetic, experienced teacher/counselor/coach with more than 50 years experience, who uses expressive arts to create a therapeutic relationship of trust and mindset growth.”

About Me

With over 50 years as an empathetic teacher, counsellor, and coach, this therapist cultivates a trusting space. They use expressive arts to help clients explore feelings and build a stronger sense of self. This unique approach fosters genuine mindset growth. It is ideal for those seeking a creative path to inner strength. Clients feel truly understood and empowered, finding lasting change.

Approach

Guided by decades of practice, I set a steady, patient rhythm in sessions that makes space for curiosity and small, practical risks. In Salem or online in English, sessions feel relaxed but focused—short experiments in movement, drawing, or story help surface what’s hard to name, and we reflect on what shifts between meetings. You’ll get clear, collaborative steps to try at home and gentle pacing tailored to adolescents or adults. This way suits those wanting a creative, gradual path to clearer choices.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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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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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Qualifications

Marylhurst University; The University of Texas

Service Areas

MASABI

In-person & Online

Salem, Oregon

United States

Salem, United States