- Guilt and shame
- Panic and mood disorders
- Divorce and separation
About Carole
Carole Arlt is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life changes. She also helps people facing loneliness, panic attacks, divorce and separation, and struggles with guilt and shame.
Carole keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens for the specific patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of responding. Conversations often focus on how feelings show up in daily life and on small shifts that reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes long-term work with people managing post-traumatic stress and mood disorders. She also supports clients who are rebuilding a sense of purpose after loss or separation. Carole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear, usable skills rather than abstract theory.
In sessions she pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape current self-judgment. Work can include looking at thought patterns that fuel guilt or shame and practicing new behaviors that change those patterns. She aims to make emotional material easier to name and manage.
Carole offers a non-religious approach and is experienced supporting people who prefer that perspective. Sessions are conducted in English and are grounded in 15 years of hands-on practice helping adults move through painful feelings and toward clearer decision making.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Carole draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills people can use between sessions. One common approach helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety, guilt, and shame. It teaches noticing automatic thoughts and trying more balanced ways of thinking to reduce emotional intensity.Another approach emphasizes exposure and gradual practice for panic, social anxiety, and avoidance. That method breaks feared situations into smaller steps and builds tolerance through repeated, supported practice. It’s especially useful for panic attacks and social phobia where learning to respond differently matters more than just talking about feelings.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, test what helps, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to try first based on needs and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list formats. Check the sign-up pages for current options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that regular, brief sessions fit daily life better while still giving steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation, panic, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active and practices small, practical changes. The focus is on clear skills and real-life experiments rather than abstract discussion.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, and social anxiety. That experience includes helping people through divorce and other major transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify formats. The site will list available formats during sign-up.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided on the sign-up pages.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.