Therapist profile
Carol Wood, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 33834
- NPI1760057673
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Mindfulness practice
- CBT techniques
- Homework between sessions
About Carol
Carol Wood is a California LMFT with 29 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Carol also addresses parenting concerns, career stress, sleep and eating problems, and addiction-related issues.
She uses mindfulness in many sessions and offers homework for people who want practice between meetings. Her background includes long experience in customer service, which gave her insight into how stress shows up at work and in daily interactions. That time working with diverse groups influenced how she helps people manage strong feelings and solve practical problems.
Carol has worked with community programs and served on local boards related to family therapy and community care. She has provided therapy to individuals, couples, and families through regional health and youth organizations. This background contributes to a straightforward, problem-focused style in session.
In sessions she helps people notice patterns that feed anger and frustration. She talks through specific behaviors and thought patterns and suggests concrete skills people can practice. Many clients receive short exercises or steps to try between meetings to build new habits.
People who pick Carol often want clear, practical ways to reduce reactivity and improve communication. She communicates plainly and keeps work focused on what changes can be made now. If you are considering an initial consultation, follow the listed steps to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
CBT and Mindfulness methods for online sessions
Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on specific thought patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anger, anxiety, and work-related stress.Mindfulness Therapy in her practice involves short attention and breathing exercises and noticing physical and emotional signals. This approach helps people become less reactive and more aware of triggers over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the plan together as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the source biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can still use CBT exercises and mindfulness practices effectively through remote sessions, and Carol typically includes practical homework people can do between meetings.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and work stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices, with practical exercises and homework for people who want extra work between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 29 years of experience as a clinician and previously spent many years in customer service roles that informed her understanding of stress and behavior.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I meet in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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