- Strengths-focused
- Practical skills
- Attachment-aware
About Carole
Dr. Carole Matlen is a California clinical psychologist with three decades of experience. She brings a background in teaching and ministry to her clinical work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. She is listed as CA Psychologist 17461.
Her practice aims to build on each person’s strengths and increase self-confidence. Sessions emphasize practical skills people can use right away. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, client-centered methods, and attachment-focused ideas to tailor care to individual needs.
Dr. Matlen has worked in many clinical settings, which shaped a broad and accepting view of how to help. That experience informs how she addresses issues like trauma, grief, eating and body image problems, and complicated family dynamics. She also supports people coping with substance-related concerns and life changes such as separation or loss.
Her style mixes short-term, reality-based tools with deeper exploration of emotional roots when useful. She draws on acceptance-oriented and emotionally focused approaches alongside more practical cognitive strategies. The goal is to find a balance that fits each person.
People who choose her can expect a team approach. She collaborates with clients to set goals and practices that fit daily life. Readers who want to begin should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
Her practice aims to build on each person’s strengths and increase self-confidence. Sessions emphasize practical skills people can use right away. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral work, client-centered methods, and attachment-focused ideas to tailor care to individual needs.
Dr. Matlen has worked in many clinical settings, which shaped a broad and accepting view of how to help. That experience informs how she addresses issues like trauma, grief, eating and body image problems, and complicated family dynamics. She also supports people coping with substance-related concerns and life changes such as separation or loss.
Her style mixes short-term, reality-based tools with deeper exploration of emotional roots when useful. She draws on acceptance-oriented and emotionally focused approaches alongside more practical cognitive strategies. The goal is to find a balance that fits each person.
People who choose her can expect a team approach. She collaborates with clients to set goals and practices that fit daily life. Readers who want to begin should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching practical exercises to stay engaged in what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns with step-by-step skills for managing symptoms like anxiety or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and attachment patterns to improve close relationships and emotional connection.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they’ll try techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful for day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use exercises, guided practices, and conversation to address thoughts and everyday habits in ways that fit a client’s routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, grief, addiction-related challenges, parenting and family of origin issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends practical cognitive-behavioral tools with client-centered listening and attention to attachment and emotions. She aims to build strengths and boost everyday coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings, and brings teaching and ministry experience into her work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 17461 and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.