LMFT
Dr. Carol Carrell, LMFT
- Experience30 years
- LocationCalifornia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Carol
Dr. Carol Carrell brings 30 years of counseling experience to her practice and offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, intimacy-related issues, and ADHD.
Background and approach
She emphasizes that each person presents a unique story and tailors her work to the individual rather than applying a single method to every case. Her background includes roles as a clinician, professor, and supervisor, which informs a flexible, experienced approach to care.
Clients can expect a therapeutic stance that honors their strengths while addressing practical problems such as sleeping difficulties, career pressures, compassion fatigue, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She has experience supporting people through major life transitions, blended family dynamics, cancer and medical-related stress, and issues such as domestic violence and substance concerns.
Dr. Carrell practices as an LMFT licensed in California and brings a collaborative, respectful manner intended to help clients identify goals and develop clearer paths forward.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Carol Carrell integrates evidence-based methods in a way that is practical and accessible for online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping the emotional dynamics in close relationships to strengthen connection and improve communication. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for the client's perspective and builds on individual strengths to guide change and personal growth.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques so the plan feels like a good fit. This collaborative decision-making allows methods to be adjusted over time as priorities evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, accommodate medical or caregiving demands, and access therapy from different locations while working with a licensed professional.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
California, Arizona
Languages
English
What Carol can help with
Dr. Carol Carrell works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Carol works with depression, anxiety, first responders, and professionals.
How Carol approaches therapy
Carol's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Experience and training
Carol is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 30 years of clinical experience.