Carole Whitty, LMFT

Carole Whitty is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 6 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and confidence building. Her approach also addresses caregiver stress, communication challenges, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, life purpose questions, mood disorders, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace problems.

Carole approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert on their own story and brings valuable resources to the work. She combines evidence-informed methods with a supportive, client-centered stance to help people navigate change and build skills for managing difficult emotions and relationships. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and she recognizes and honors the step of reaching out for support.

As an LMFT, Carole is trained to consider relational patterns and family dynamics alongside individual experience. Prospective clients in California can expect a collaborative process in which therapy goals are shaped by the client's needs, values, and personal priorities.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care options

Carole uses several therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers support and reflection - this approach helps people build self-awareness, trust, and confidence when facing life changes or relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical strategies and behavioral experiments. CBT is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills development. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carole collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Carole is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without reshaping daily routines, and they allow the therapeutic work to continue even when life requires adjustments.