Dr. Carol Carrell , LMFT

Dr. Carol Carrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with three decades of clinical experience working with clients ranging from 18 months to 98 years old. She combines her roles as a professor and supervisor with a flexible, multimodal approach, believing that each person and family brings unique needs that call for tailored therapeutic work.

Her practice includes treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, chronic pain, caregiver fatigue, and issues related to serious illness. She has helped first responders and professionals cope with job-related stress, supported children facing significant health challenges along with their families, and worked with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system who struggle with learning disabilities or suicidality.

When working with adolescents she emphasizes creating an atmosphere of trust where young people feel heard and accepted. With couples she focuses on establishing a safe space to explore family dynamics, especially when chronic medical conditions produce stress and communication breakdowns. She pays particular attention to caregiver fatigue, highlights the strengths each partner brings, and teaches communication skills that support goal-setting and forward movement.

Dr. Carrell has supported LGBTQI clients through coming-out processes with family and community. She views therapy as a meaningful gift and aims to collaborate with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to work toward the changes they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Carol Carrell integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor online sessions to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and understanding, offering a compassionate environment where people can explore thoughts and feelings and build self-awareness. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress.

She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques when needed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills especially useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process; Dr. Carrell works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from home or another convenient location.