- 30 years experience
- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping tools
About Carol
Dr. Carol Carrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and many other life challenges. She works with issues such as parenting strain, caregiver fatigue, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Her approach is warm and practical, focused on listening first and then finding ways forward that fit each person's life.
Dr. Carrell treats a broad range of concerns including LGBT questions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing chronic illness, cancer, blended family challenges, and family of origin issues. She places special attention on caregiver stress and on how medical problems affect relationships and communication.
Her style emphasizes creating trust and a safe space so people can speak openly. She draws on several approaches to match the work to the person. That means sessions may include goal-focused tools, emotion work, or strategies for managing strong feelings.
Carol brings experience from clinical work, supervision, and teaching. She aims to recognize each person’s strengths and build practical skills for daily life. She encourages communication skills for couples and family-related conversations to help set goals and move forward.
People who choose her often want a thoughtful therapist who blends problem-solving with attention to feelings. She describes therapy as a gift you give yourself and invites people to explore the changes they want to make.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It supports people who need acceptance, empathy, and space to find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for regulating strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean blending listening-focused work with skill-building exercises so sessions match real needs.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and techniques to suit day-to-day schedules and the practical limits people face, helping therapy feel manageable and useful.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, caregiver fatigue, sleep problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She listens first and creates a safe space, then uses practical tools and emotion-focused work to meet each person's needs. The style is collaborative and geared toward real-life changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has worked for 30 years in clinical practice and as a professor and supervisor, with experience across many settings and age ranges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Arizona and practices out of California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.