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Carmel Matallana, LCSW

Experienced Texas LCSW helping build resilience
  • 25 years experience
  • LCSW in Texas
  • Video phone chat messaging

About Carmel Matallana

Carmel Matallana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 25 years of professional experience. Before moving into clinical work, she served as a Rehabilitation Counselor, bringing a practical, strengths-based perspective to helping people manage life challenges and transitions.

Carmel focuses on offering supportive, individualized strategies tailored to each person's needs. She collaborates with clients to navigate difficult situations, strengthen coping skills, and promote improved mental health and overall well-being. Her approach emphasizes building resilience, restoring balance, and working toward a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Carmel welcomes that initial move. She is committed to supporting people through the process of change and growth with empathy and practical guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carmel Matallana have?

Carmel Matallana has 25 years of professional experience.

Is Carmel Matallana a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: TX LCSW 35247.

In which languages does Carmel Matallana provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Carmel Matallana located?

She is located in Texas.

How can I work with Carmel Matallana as my therapist?

You can work with Carmel Matallana through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carmel Matallana work with international clients?

Carmel Matallana does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carmel Matallana 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps 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.

Could remote therapy fit into your life?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.

One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can choose the communication method that works best for them, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from home.

Licensed professionals and therapists offer a range of approaches and you can request a different therapist if you would prefer a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical option for people seeking consistent, accessible support while balancing the demands of daily life.

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