Carina Bedolla, LPCC, LMFT - Therapist in California

Carina Bedolla welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or the effects of past trauma.

01About Carina

Carina Bedolla welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or the effects of past trauma. She writes simply and directly, offering a calm presence for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy. Carina's approach aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.

Carina holds LPCC and LMFT credentials in California and has nine years of professional experience. She uses practical methods in sessions so people can notice changes in daily life.

Background and approach

Her work often focuses on reducing worry, easing trauma symptoms, and addressing the guilt and shame that can follow painful events. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Sessions are conversational, with a focus on small, realistic goals. Carina creates a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through hard feelings. She pays attention to what each person needs and adjusts the pace accordingly.

That might mean skill practice one week and deeper trauma work another week. People who choose her can expect direct communication about progress and next steps. The process is collaborative - clients and Carina set the goals together.

She encourages the small efforts that build lasting change.

02Credentials

LMFT (California): License 120156 · expires July 2026
LPCC (California): License 10532 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1649750803 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online, this work often uses short exercises, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments that clients can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and stress.

EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distress tied to traumatic memories by using guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing. In an online setting, the therapist walks the client through paced memory work and grounding strategies while monitoring reactions and adjusting the pace as needed.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This shared decision-making helps match methods to the person's needs and comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions and EMDR-style work when visual contact helps. Phone calls can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are handy for brief updates, skill coaching, or when someone prefers written check-ins. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other life demands while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Carina helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Expect straightforward guidance, skill practice, and work on thoughts and behaviours.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Carina holds LPCC and LMFT credentials and practices in California.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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