- 30 years experience
- Relationship support
- Trauma and grief
About Carol
Dr. Carol Carrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship problems. She supports those coping with major life changes, caregiver strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and concerns related to intimacy and self-esteem. Dr. Carrell also works with people navigating LGBT issues, parenting challenges, and career or ADHD-related worries.
Her style centers on listening first and tailoring work to each person. She believes no single method fits everyone and adjusts her approach to match what a client needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clearer communication in relationships.
Dr. Carrell blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and emotionally-focused ideas to improve connection in relationships. Existential themes come into play when people want to make sense of big life questions.
She has experience across many settings and age ranges, including work with caregivers, people facing chronic illness, and those affected by substance use. Her background as a professor and supervisor informs a reflective and explanatory approach in sessions. Dr. Carrell practices in California as an LMFT.
People who choose her work together to set clear goals and build skills for everyday life. She frames therapy as an active collaboration aimed at realistic change. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to start with a brief intake questionnaire to match with her practice.
Her style centers on listening first and tailoring work to each person. She believes no single method fits everyone and adjusts her approach to match what a client needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clearer communication in relationships.
Dr. Carrell blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and emotionally-focused ideas to improve connection in relationships. Existential themes come into play when people want to make sense of big life questions.
She has experience across many settings and age ranges, including work with caregivers, people facing chronic illness, and those affected by substance use. Her background as a professor and supervisor informs a reflective and explanatory approach in sessions. Dr. Carrell practices in California as an LMFT.
People who choose her work together to set clear goals and build skills for everyday life. She frames therapy as an active collaboration aimed at realistic change. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to start with a brief intake questionnaire to match with her practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work and decision-making
Dr. Carrell often uses client-centered therapy, focusing on listening and helping people feel heard while they set goals and try changes. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors by giving concrete tools to practice.
Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are another tool she brings in for emotion regulation and coping with intense feelings. These skills help people manage strong reactions and improve how they relate to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest a mix of methods. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, save travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals and therapists can adjust exercises for remote work so clients practice skills between sessions without changing the core aims of therapy.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and issues like sleep problems and low self-esteem.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, starting with careful listening and then using tailored strategies. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, coping skills, and steps to try between meetings.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has worked in counseling, supervision, and teaching for 30 years, with experience supporting people affected by chronic illness, caregiver fatigue, and substance use, among other concerns.
What credential and location information applies?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Arizona and practices in California as indicated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.