Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Carole works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carole
Carole Whitty is a licensed marriage and family therapist with six years of practice in California. She uses a warm, person-focused style to help people tackle stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She emphasizes each person's strengths and practical steps forward.
Her approach centers on listening first. Carole treats clients as the expert on their own life and asks questions that help uncover what already works. Then she and the client set small, doable goals to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
Carole draws on client-centered techniques to build trust and safety in sessions. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT strategies to manage intense emotions. Solution-focused methods help shorten the distance between where someone is and where they want to be.
She has worked with people dealing with family conflict, relationship communication struggles, workplace stress, and life transitions like pregnancy and childbirth. Carole also supports those facing caregiver strain, issues around control, forgiveness, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose. Sessions aim to be practical and relatable.
Expect clear steps, skill-building, and regular check-ins on progress rather than long lectures. Carole encourages people to try small changes and notice the effects. If someone wants to explore stress, anger, or anxiety, she guides them through tools and decisions tailored to their needs.
The first meeting focuses on understanding the problem and agreeing on what to work on next.
What Carole works with
Everything Carole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carole's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Carole lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective and building a trusting relationship. It emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own solutions to stress, anger, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier habits for anxiety, low mood, and anger management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as needs and priorities change.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short updates, skill coaching between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking.
These formats make it possible to practice skills in real life and bring questions back to the next session. The therapist and client can try different formats and adapt how they work together to fit daily routines and changing needs.
Questions people ask about Carole
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as needed.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can she see clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.