- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Cognitive behavioral work
About Carole
Dr. Carole Matlen is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17461) with 30 years of clinical experience. She combines clinical practice with a background in teaching and ministry to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma, and parenting challenges.
She has worked in a range of clinical settings, which she says gives her a broad, considerate perspective on care. Carole lists many focus areas including blended family issues, attachment concerns, eating and body image problems, addictions, and career and life-change stressors. She also notes work around abandonment, adoption and foster care, and family-of-origin issues.
Her approach mixes several well-known methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques for practical, present-focused work. She draws on client-centered principles to keep conversations grounded in the person’s experience. Attachment-based thinking and emotionally focused ideas inform sessions about closeness and relationship patterns.
Carole aims to help people build strengths and self-confidence. In practice this looks like working together to identify patterns, try small changes, and notice what works. She describes the process as collaborative and geared to everyday problems rather than academic theory.
People who contact her typically want clear strategies and direct conversation about problems such as anger, grief, parenting struggles, separation and divorce, and trauma recovery. Those interested in beginning are guided through an online matching and scheduling step to set up a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Matlen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on present patterns and practical steps that reduce symptoms and change behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around daily routines and stress.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect trust, closeness, and conflict. Attachment ideas can help when stepfamily roles, loyalty issues, or communication problems make relationships tense.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying approaches, adjusting as needed, and focusing on what helps most in everyday life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted. Online options can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats also help when bandwidth or camera use matters, letting sessions be adapted to practical needs rather than held to a single model.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps with related stress, loyalty conflicts, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends practical Cognitive Behavioral techniques with client-centered and attachment-based approaches to focus on present problems and relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in clinical settings for 30 years and draws on teaching and ministry experience in her work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 17461, and is located in California.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.