Therapist profile
Carole Whitty, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Anger support
Continue with CaroleKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 135816
- NPI1245859941
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Solution focused
About Carole
Carole Whitty is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Carole focuses on practical steps people can use right away to manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.
Her view is that each person brings knowledge and strengths to sessions. She uses that existing expertise as the starting point. Conversations are focused and direct, aimed at identifying patterns that fuel anger, irritability, or avoidance and then testing small changes.
Carole draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage intense feelings and impulsivity. She also uses client-centered listening to clarify goals and solution-focused methods to set short-term, achievable targets. That combination keeps work grounded and results-oriented.
Sessions often include breathing or grounding exercises, examining the thoughts behind a flare-up, and practicing different communication moves. Carole pays attention to how work stress, caregiver load, or family strains feed into anger and mood struggles. She also addresses related topics such as shame, guilt, and workplace difficulties.
People who choose her tend to want clear steps and conversational, task-oriented sessions. She asks practical questions, tracks progress, and adjusts plans when something does not work. To begin, clients fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Carole integrates proven approaches online
Carole uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change the thoughts that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT sessions often involve identifying automatic thoughts, testing them against reality, and practicing alternative responses to reduce reactivity.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and impulse control. DBT skills are taught in short steps you can practice between sessions to manage intense feelings and lower impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She checks progress and adjusts strategies when exercises do not help as expected.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent practice and integrate new skills into everyday situations.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill practice, and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a therapist. That experience informs her use of skills for anger and emotion regulation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm available formats before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. The questionnaire helps match goals to the initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.