- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life transitions
About Carole
Carole Arlt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She also focuses on problems linked to divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Carole uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She helps people talk through past events that still cause distress and builds step-by-step coping strategies for day-to-day life. Sessions often include learning ways to reduce panic symptoms and manage social anxiety so people can function better in work and relationships.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She listens to what feels most pressing, then works with each person to try methods that may help with mood, panic, or trauma-related reactions. Progress is measured in concrete changes such as fewer overwhelming moments or clearer decisions about next steps.
Carole pays attention to how life changes affect identity and direction. For people questioning what comes next after a breakup, job change, or health shift, she explores values and practical choices rather than offering quick fixes. Conversations focus on what can be tried now and what might make daily life more manageable.
She conducts sessions in English from California and does not accept international clients at this time. Before booking, prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Carole draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, mood, and trauma-related problems. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are practical and geared toward measurable skills people can use between sessions.Another common approach is exposure-based work for panic and social anxiety. This involves gradual, planned steps to face feared situations or physical sensations while developing coping strategies to reduce avoidance and regain confidence. It is aimed at reducing the intensity and frequency of panic attacks and social avoidance over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try methods suited to the person's goals, and adjust strategies based on what is helping. The process is collaborative and focused on what fits the individual's needs and preferences.
If you plan to meet online, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone attend from a quieter location or avoid commuting, which helps maintain consistency without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, including divorce and separation and questions about life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques in a collaborative way to identify immediate steps and coping skills. Conversations focus on values and concrete choices rather than slogans or quick fixes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices from California.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the selected plan and the client's location.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the provided steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.