Carmel Matallana, LCSW
Licensed LCSW with 25 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and relationship support
- Flexible online sessions
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 practice she worked as a rehabilitation counselor, and that background informs a practical, strengths-based approach to helping people navigate complex life situations. Carmel works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, and caregiver stress, tailoring support to each person she meets.
Her method emphasizes collaboration and personalized strategies designed to build resilience, restore balance, and promote a more meaningful life. She blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, helping individuals identify what matters most to them and develop concrete steps toward those goals. Carmel aims to meet clients where they are, offering tools for coping with change, improving self-esteem, and addressing intimacy or parenting challenges.
Taking the first step is often an act of courage, and Carmel positions herself as a steady partner in that process. She focuses on practical, achievable goals and offers ongoing support so people can move from simply managing difficulties to finding renewed purpose and well-being.
Her method emphasizes collaboration and personalized strategies designed to build resilience, restore balance, and promote a more meaningful life. She blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance, helping individuals identify what matters most to them and develop concrete steps toward those goals. Carmel aims to meet clients where they are, offering tools for coping with change, improving self-esteem, and addressing intimacy or parenting challenges.
Taking the first step is often an act of courage, and Carmel positions herself as a steady partner in that process. She focuses on practical, achievable goals and offers ongoing support so people can move from simply managing difficulties to finding renewed purpose and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
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. License details are TX LCSW 35247. LCSW indicates a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide clinical social work services in Texas.
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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Carmel Matallana
Carmel Matallana integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed actions toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.She also emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for each person to shape their goals and treatment plan. Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process - Carmel works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time.
Online therapy with Carmel is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options allow people to engage in therapy from home or other locations, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage ongoing responsibilities, and maintain continuity of support with licensed professionals.