Therapist profile
Dr. Carole Matlen, CA Psychologist 17461
California
CA Psychologist focusing on Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsCA Psychologist 17461
- LicensePsychologist, California / 17461
- NPI1295806826
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT and ACT
- Attachment informed work
- Practical skills focus
About Carole
Dr. Carole Matlen is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17461) with 30 years of experience. She has worked in a range of clinical settings and brings that background to sessions. Dr. Matlen frequently helps people who are dealing with anger as well as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and eating concerns.
She adapts approaches to the issue in front of her, combining practical and reflective work. That can mean focused, reality-based exercises one week and digging into early emotional patterns another week. The goal is to build strengths and clearer thinking so everyday reactions change over time.
Sessions are conversational and direct. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses Client-Centered and Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships and early experiences shape feelings and responses.
For trauma, grief, or recurring interpersonal conflict she brings therapies that pay attention to emotion and relational patterns. That can help when anger feels connected to loss, betrayal, or long-standing family dynamics. Practical steps and skills are paired with reflection on personal history.
Her background includes teaching and ministry experience, which she uses to support people who want clear guidance along with emotional exploration. Readers should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Matlen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought and behavior patterns that keep anger and anxiety active. CBT sessions often include practical exercises, simple experiments, and homework that carry into daily life.She also works from an Attachment-Based perspective, looking at how early relationship experiences shape reactions now. That approach helps when anger is tied to trust, abandonment, or ongoing family patterns by focusing on how people relate and respond in tense moments.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work she does with clients. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust techniques as sessions progress in a collaborative way.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in at midday, a video session instead of travel, or simpler phone contact when bandwidth is limited. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working on emotion regulation and relationship patterns.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with increased levels of anger alongside related issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and parenting concerns.
How would she approach temper and reactivity?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral techniques for present-day patterns with attachment and emotion-focused work to understand underlying relational triggers.
What is her clinical background?
She has 30 years of clinical experience and a background that includes teaching and ministry, plus a range of settings informing her practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 17461) and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and 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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