Dr. Carole Matlen , CA Psychologist 17461

Dr. Carole Matlen is a California psychologist with 30 years of clinical experience, licensed as CA Psychologist 17461. She combines a teaching and ministry background with extensive work in a variety of clinical settings, which contributes to a broad, accepting, and thoughtful approach to care.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and addiction concerns, family and parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image and codependency, commitment and communication problems, and family of origin issues.

Dr. Matlen aims to build on each person’s strengths and to foster greater self-confidence. She tailors treatment by drawing from evidence-based and humanistic methods, integrating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to suit the needs of the individual. She works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals and develop practical steps toward more satisfying, manageable daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Carole Matlen

Dr. Carole Matlen often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify what matters most, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy - this work explores early relational patterns and current attachment needs to improve closeness, trust, and communication in relationships, and is helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Matlen works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adapt strategies over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for receiving care by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of travel or geographic constraints.