Joyce Caroll, LMFT
Experienced LMFT for relationships and trauma
- Couples and family therapy
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and mindfulness
About Joyce Caroll
Joyce Caroll is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 22 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across private practice and community agency settings. She has extensive supervisory experience, having overseen more than 100 interns and served in clinical director roles, and brings that background to a practice that addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting struggles, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate yet directive, combining respect and sensitivity with clear, honest feedback. Caroll blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused strategies, Psychodynamic perspectives, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Trauma-Focused approaches. She also incorporates principles from Relational Life Therapy to help couples develop accountability, vulnerability, and empathy, which can create conditions for meaningful and rapid change.
Joyce works with clients across many related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and identity issues, family and blended family dynamics, codependency and communication challenges, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Her goal is to offer practical, evidence-informed interventions tailored to each person or couple, and she is available to support those ready to take the next step toward clearer goals and improved relationships.
Her therapeutic style is compassionate yet directive, combining respect and sensitivity with clear, honest feedback. Caroll blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused strategies, Psychodynamic perspectives, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Trauma-Focused approaches. She also incorporates principles from Relational Life Therapy to help couples develop accountability, vulnerability, and empathy, which can create conditions for meaningful and rapid change.
Joyce works with clients across many related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem and identity issues, family and blended family dynamics, codependency and communication challenges, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Her goal is to offer practical, evidence-informed interventions tailored to each person or couple, and she is available to support those ready to take the next step toward clearer goals and improved relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joyce Caroll have?
Joyce Caroll has 22 years of experience.
Is Joyce Caroll a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 39145.
In which languages does Joyce Caroll provide therapy?
Joyce Caroll provides therapy in English.
Where is Joyce Caroll located?
Joyce Caroll is located in California.
How can I work with Joyce Caroll as my therapist?
Clients may work with Joyce Caroll through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joyce Caroll work with international clients?
Joyce Caroll does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joyce Caroll cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, clients may click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Clients may click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Be the Right Choice?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can meet their needs. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions in effectiveness and outcomes.One of the clearest advantages is flexibility. Clients can meet with therapists in the format that best fits their routines and comfort level - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while juggling work, family, or other commitments.
Therapists providing online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to request a different provider if a change in fit is desired. For many people, the convenience and adaptability of online therapy make it a practical and effective way to pursue therapeutic goals with a licensed professional.