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Carol Wood, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Homework between sessions
About Carol
Carol Wood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 29 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a broad range of life stresses. She also addresses issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and struggles with self-esteem and purpose.
Wood uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices in session. She offers practical tools people can try between meetings, including homework when clients want it. Her background includes long experience in customer service with an airline, which she says helped her learn how people respond under pressure and how to solve everyday problems quickly.
Her work has included roles on nonprofit boards and contracts with local health and youth organizations in the South Bay and Long Beach area. Those roles involved providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families over many years. She also notes a personal practice as a Reiki Master Teacher and a long-standing emphasis on mindfulness.
In sessions she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and testing different ways of responding. Meetings are straightforward and goal-oriented, with concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. People who prefer some structure and practical tasks between sessions may find this approach useful.
Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. The therapist communicates in English and holds a California LMFT credential. Initial steps include completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging a first session.
How CBT and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Carol Wood describes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a hands-on method for spotting patterns of thinking that make problems worse and for testing new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on short-term, practical steps and on homework people can try between meetings to change how they respond to stressful situations.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice bodily sensations and thoughts without immediately reacting. Mindfulness practices are presented as brief exercises people can do daily to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Finding the right mix of CBT and mindfulness is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to set goals, try different techniques, and adjust what they do based on results and preference. Clients help decide which methods fit their needs and schedule.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work is described as a way to fit therapy into everyday life - making it easier to schedule appointments around work, handle short check-ins when needed, and practice skills between sessions without added travel. Licensed professionals can guide which approach and session rhythm will best support the client’s goals.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, as well as stress, grief, trauma, addictions, and self-esteem issues.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 29 years of experience, including long-term work with local health and youth organizations and service on nonprofit boards.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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