Dr. Carol Carrell, LMFT

Dr. Carol Carrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience who has supported people across the lifespan, from 18 months to 98 years. As a professor and supervisor, she integrates a range of therapeutic modalities and adapts her approach to meet the needs of each person and family, holding that one method does not fit all.

Her practice addresses a broad array of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addiction, chronic pain, and caregiver fatigue. She has provided care for first responders and professionals, worked with children facing serious medical challenges and the families affected by them, and supported adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system or coping with learning disabilities and suicidality.

Dr. Carrell has worked extensively with LGBTQI clients through processes such as coming out and identity-related stress, and she brings focused attention to relationship and family dynamics. In couples therapy she emphasizes creating a safe space to explore family issues, identify strengths each partner brings, and improve communication to set goals and move forward while addressing caregiver fatigue when chronic medical conditions play a role.

Her areas of practice also include grief, parenting, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, career coaching, ADHD, aging and geriatric matters, blended family challenges, cancer and caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, substance addiction, and family of origin issues. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and works with individuals, couples, and families toward the changes they seek.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Carol Carrell draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel understood and can explore their own goals - it is helpful for broad concerns like self-esteem, grief, and life changes. CBT examines how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and address unhelpful patterns. EFT concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns in relationships, supporting couples and individuals who want to improve connection and resolve intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Carrell works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy with Dr. Carrell is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, or health needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most effective and comfortable.