Carole Arlt
Compassionate LMFT for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Carole Arlt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential that reflects specialized training and licensure to provide psychotherapy, with more than 15 years of experience supporting people through emotionally demanding seasons of life. Based in California, she helps individuals who are navigating concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and the stress that can come with major transitions and life changes.
Her work is especially attuned to those who feel stuck in social anxiety, isolation, or persistent loneliness, and she is passionate about helping clients reconnect with a sense of purpose and personal meaning. Clients may also seek her support for panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, guilt and shame, forgiveness, or the challenges surrounding divorce and separation.
Carole Arlt’s style is compassionate and collaborative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and strengthen coping strategies that fit their day-to-day realities. She welcomes clients of diverse backgrounds and offers a non-religious approach, with particular sensitivity to the needs and perspectives of older adults.
Her work is especially attuned to those who feel stuck in social anxiety, isolation, or persistent loneliness, and she is passionate about helping clients reconnect with a sense of purpose and personal meaning. Clients may also seek her support for panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, guilt and shame, forgiveness, or the challenges surrounding divorce and separation.
Carole Arlt’s style is compassionate and collaborative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients explore difficult emotions, process past experiences, and strengthen coping strategies that fit their day-to-day realities. She welcomes clients of diverse backgrounds and offers a non-religious approach, with particular sensitivity to the needs and perspectives of older adults.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LMFT 50687
- NPI Number: 1497883821
- License: LMFT (California)
Evidence-Based Support That Fits Online Life
Carole Arlt uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means she draws from approaches that have been studied and shown to be helpful for common concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, and life transitions. In online therapy, this can look like learning practical coping skills for panic symptoms, building steadier routines when mood feels unpredictable, and identifying patterns that keep stress and worry stuck.Her collaborative style also supports deeper emotional processing, creating space to explore difficult feelings such as guilt, shame, or loneliness while working toward changes that feel realistic and personally meaningful. For clients navigating major shifts - like divorce and separation or other life changes - sessions can focus on adjustment, self-understanding, and reconnecting with a sense of purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carole Arlt works alongside clients to clarify goals, understand what is most challenging right now, and choose strategies that match each person’s preferences and pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to get consistent support, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and choose a format that feels most comfortable day to day.
How much experience does Carole Arlt have?
Carole Arlt has 15 years of experience as a therapist, supporting individuals through concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes.
Is Carole Arlt a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carole Arlt is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). Her license is CA LMFT 50687.
In which languages does Carole Arlt provide therapy?
Carole Arlt provides therapy in English.
Where is Carole Arlt located?
Carole Arlt is located in California.
How can I work with Carole Arlt as my therapist?
You can work with Carole Arlt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Carole Arlt work with international clients?
No. Carole Arlt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carole Arlt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.