AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
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Mindfulness informed
Values-based work
Strengths focused
About Carole
Dr. Carole Matlen is a California psychologist with three decades of experience. She brings years of clinical work plus a background in teaching and ministry to her practice. She aims to help people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, eating concerns, relationship strain, and major life changes.
Her practice focuses on building strengths and self-confidence. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person rather than one-size-fits-all. She mixes practical tools and reflection so people can make changes that feel realistic for their lives.
Dr. Matlen uses several approaches in her work, including mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques. She draws from these methods to match the work to the person in front of her, not to follow a single formula.
Over the years she has helped with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting and family-origin problems, body image and eating difficulties, and career or life transitions. She also addresses compassionate fatigue and caregiving strain when those stresses affect daily functioning.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. People can expect a mix of practical strategies, attention to emotions, and conversations about values and relationships. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
How chosen approaches guide online work
Mindfulness in her practice emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple exercises to notice thoughts and body sensations. It can help with anxiety, rumination, and emotional reactivity by teaching gentle ways to pause and respond rather than react.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) centers on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-driven steps. This approach is often useful for depression, chronic stress, and choices around relationships or career because it focuses on what matters most to the person.
Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape trust, boundaries, and intimacy. This perspective can help when communication, closeness, or repeated relationship problems are a concern.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time in collaboration with the client.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, permit shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and allow people to use mindfulness or behavioral tools between meetings. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help choose an approach that fits your day-to-day needs.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, addictions, grief, anger, parenting and family-origin difficulties, and related life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach blends mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, attachment perspectives, and acceptance and commitment ideas to fit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working in varied settings, plus a background in teaching and ministry that informs her collaborative style.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California psychologist, CA Psychologist 17461, and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
