Carole WhittyLMFT

Carole Whitty is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers sessions on the person in front of her. She believes each person knows their story and brings strengths to work through stress, anxiety, confidence, and life shifts. Carole speaks plainly and makes space for practical problem solving so people can take the next small step toward feeling better.

She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the client's goals in focus. That means conversations start with what matters most to the individual and move at a comfortable pace. Carole also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought patterns that increase worry and get in the way of change.

Her approach includes elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotions feel overwhelming and solution-focused strategies when a quick plan is useful. These methods are chosen to fit the problem, whether it is workplace stress, caregiver strain, or changes tied to pregnancy and childbirth.

Across six years of professional work in California, Carole has supported people dealing with relationship communication, anger, guilt and shame, and building life purpose. She keeps sessions practical, focusing on skills you can try between meetings and on clear steps toward daily improvements.

Carole welcomes conversations about what you hope to get from therapy and helps shape goals together. If you want a straightforward, strength-based approach that pairs listening with concrete tools, she can help you map the next steps.

Using client-centered and skills-based work online

Carole blends client-centered care with structured skills work to help people manage stress and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person's own goals; it helps when someone needs a calm space to be heard and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, low mood, and practical daily challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, skill-building from CBT, or emotion-regulation strategies drawn from DBT.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find that remote appointments help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow quieter check-ins during a break at work, or make it easier to continue care through pregnancy and early parenthood. Practical benefits include scheduling flexibility and being able to use therapy tools at home between sessions.