- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Homework offered
About Carol
Carol Wood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 29 years of experience. She works with common and complex life stresses including anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, and changes at work or home. Carol uses practical techniques and mindfulness to help people manage strong emotions and regain a sense of control.
Carol blends talk therapy with mindfulness exercises and gives optional homework for people who want extra practice between sessions. She draws on long experience in customer service and community mental health to understand how stress shows up in everyday life. That background helps her notice patterns in how people react under pressure and find concrete ways to change them.
Her work has included service on nonprofit boards and contracts with local health organizations, where she provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families over many years. Carol says life can shift quickly and that small changes in thinking and behavior often make a real difference.
Sessions commonly cover relationship issues, parenting concerns, workplace stress, codependency, and challenges like addiction, depression, and trauma. She also addresses topics such as intimacy, self-esteem, blended family dynamics, communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.
People who prefer some structure may appreciate the mix of tools Carol offers: practical assignments, mindfulness practices, and cognitive techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thinking. She invites clients who want to work on anger, coping skills, or making steady changes to explore options and plan the first step.
How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online sessions
Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in direct, simple ways. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and uses short exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It can help with anger, anxiety, and workplace or relationship patterns.Mindfulness Therapy involves learning brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice feelings before they take over. These techniques are useful for managing strong emotions, sleep problems, and stress responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Carol will work with the client to identify goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She frames sessions as practical experiments rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and let people practice mindfulness exercises in everyday settings. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep progress steady while fitting therapy into real life.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, grief, addictions, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical talk therapy with mindfulness and gives optional homework for people who want extra practice.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working in community and private settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.