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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Carole
Dr. Carole Matlen is a CA Psychologist (California Psychologist 17461) with 30 years of clinical experience in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and addiction issues, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and career and life-change coping. She uses a mix of approaches she lists, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
Dr. Matlen brings a background in teaching and ministry to her work. That background informs how she talks with people and frames problems in practical terms. She describes her style as collaborative - working as a team to build strengths and self-confidence rather than relying on a single technique.
Her clinical experience spans many settings, which she says gives her a broad perspective on common and complex problems. She lists trauma-focused work, sexual abuse, domestic violence, family conflict, abandonment and parenting difficulties among the issues she addresses.
She describes using several methods together rather than just one. Cognitive Behavioral approaches are used for present-day, reality-based problem solving. Client-centered and attachment-focused ideas show up when relationship patterns and emotional roots matter.
Dr. Matlen emphasizes helping people increase emotional regulation, reduce distress, and improve communication. She aims to make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people address trust, closeness, and separation concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to talk through problems while the therapist reflects and supports their own problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That lets the clinician and client choose from the approaches listed and adapt methods as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not detailed in the supplied biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can use the described methods effectively across different session types, and the therapist will recommend the best way to work together based on each person’s needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, eating and addiction concerns, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, career changes, and related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a collaborative team approach that emphasizes building strengths and self-confidence using a mix of therapeutic methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience practicing in California.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 17461, and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.