Dr. Carol Carrell , LMFT

Dr. Carol Carrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience working across the lifespan, from toddlers as young as 18 months to elders up to 98 years. She combines her roles as a professor and clinical supervisor with hands-on therapeutic work, adapting a range of approaches to meet each person and family's unique needs rather than relying on a single method.

Her practice covers a wide spectrum of concerns, including depression, anxiety, caregiver fatigue related to illness, chronic pain, trauma, abuse, and addiction. She has supported first responders and other professionals facing high stress, worked with children who have significant health challenges and their families, and assisted adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system. Additional areas of focus include learning disabilities, suicidality, and LGBTQ issues such as the coming-out process.

When working with adolescents Dr. Carrell emphasizes creating a safe, respectful environment where young people can be heard and accepted. In couples and family work she prioritizes addressing caregiver stress, identifying each person’s strengths, and improving communication so partners can set goals and move forward. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients pursue meaningful change and build practical skills to manage life’s challenges.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Fit

Dr. Carol Carrell uses client-centered therapy to build a warm, respectful relationship where clients lead the discussion and feel understood - this approach supports self-exploration and works well for people facing life transitions, low mood, or self-esteem concerns.

She applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and some addiction-related patterns.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) is used in her work with couples to strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and address issues like intimacy and caregiver stress that affect relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Carrell collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, continue care during geographic changes, and access support from familiar surroundings. These options allow clients to work with therapists in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels.