- Anxiety and stress
- Couples communication
- Caregiver strain
About Carol
Dr. Carol Carrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She lists anxiety, stress, depression, LGBT concerns, and many related issues among the concerns she addresses. Dr. Carrell helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, trauma and addiction.
She uses a mix of well-known therapy approaches and adjusts them to what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear communication, identifying strengths, and practical steps people can try between meetings. With couples she pays attention to how health problems and caregiving affect partnership dynamics and communication.
Dr. Carrell has worked in clinical and academic roles and has experience with clients facing serious medical issues, chronic pain, and caregiver fatigue. Her background includes helping people navigate coming out, substance use problems, and trauma-related concerns. She also has experience supporting people with suicidality and learning differences in institutional settings.
In sessions she prioritizes straightforward conversation and setting concrete goals. People can expect to talk about current problems, practice new ways of communicating, and map small changes that make daily life easier. Her methods include approaches that focus on emotions, behavior, and building skills for regulation and coping.
Her practice covers a broad range of concerns beyond anxiety, including sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, parenting challenges, and aging-related issues. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling flow so they can set up a first appointment that fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they feel understood; it helps with building confidence in social situations and talking through sensitive topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to try between sessions; it is often used for anxiety, phobias and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes skill-building for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help when strong feelings or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Figuring out the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process can include mixing approaches as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, cut down on travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid being on camera if someone prefers. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep a steady rhythm of sessions and practice new skills between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She lists anxiety, stress, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma, addiction, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, sleep problems, self-esteem, career and parenting topics among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, conversation-based approach that emphasizes communication skills, emotional understanding, and small steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in counseling and has worked in both clinical and academic roles including supervision and teaching.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California with practice based in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.