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Laguna Beach Therapist for Couples & Trauma Recovery
Carol Ummel Lindquist, a Board Certified and licensed Clinical Psychologist, has dedicated over 30 years to helping individuals and couples overcome complex emotional challenges in Laguna Beach. Specializing in high-conflict couples therapy and trauma treatment, including EMDR for rapid trauma relief, I combine evidence-based methodologies with personalized care to address relationship distress, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. My practice emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, drawing from attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused techniques to foster insight and actionable change.As author of 'Happily Married with Kids' and a former professor at California State University, Fullerton, I bring both academic rigor and practical expertise to every session. My approach prioritizes creating a secure therapeutic environment where clients can explore obstacles to intimacy, develop resilience, and achieve measurable improvements in their personal and professional lives. With a commitment to community service and ongoing professional development, I ensure clients receive care grounded in the latest advancements in psychological science.
Services
Couples Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Individual Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Coaching Services
Parenting Support
Life Transition Counseling
Therapist Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in Laguna Beach
- Board Certified Clinical Psychologist with advanced trauma training
- Certified in EMDR for rapid trauma symptom relief
- Author of evidence-based relationship improvement methodologies
- Integrates multiple therapeutic approaches for personalized care
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified
- EMDR International Association, Certified Clinician
- American Board of Professional Psychology
- National Register of Health Service Providers
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for high-conflict couples and relationship distress. Combines Emotion-Focused Therapy with developmental relationship models to improve communication, rebuild trust, and resolve conflicts. Helps couples transition from destructive patterns to collaborative partnerships through structured interventions and evidence-based techniques.
EMDR Therapy
Accelerated trauma treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Proven effective for PTSD, childhood trauma, and anxiety disorders. Utilizes standardized protocols to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing symptoms in fewer sessions compared to traditional therapy methods for many clients.
Individual Therapy
Tailored treatment for depression, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. Integrates attachment-based approaches with cognitive behavioral techniques to address emotional blocks, improve coping strategies, and develop healthier relationship patterns through weekly 45-minute sessions.
Therapist Coaching
Specialized coaching for mental health professionals building private practices. Focuses on business development, internet marketing strategies, and clinical skill enhancement through structured goal-setting and accountability frameworks developed through 30 years of practice leadership.
Trauma Counseling
Comprehensive trauma treatment for individuals and couples. Combines EMDR therapy with dialectical behavior therapy techniques to address complex trauma symptoms, including flashbacks, emotional dysregulation, and relationship difficulties, with treatment duration varying based on trauma history.
People
Carol Ummel Lindquist
Clinical Psychologist
Board Certified Clinical Psychologist with 30+ years in Laguna Beach specializing in couples therapy and trauma treatment. Author of 'Happily Married with Kids' and former CSU Fullerton professor, she integrates EMDR, CBT, and emotion-focused techniques to help clients overcome relationship challenges and emotional distress.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I specialize in couples therapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, individual therapy for depression/anxiety, and coaching for therapists. My approach integrates attachment theory, CBT, and emotion-focused techniques.
How do you handle emergency situations?
For medical emergencies, call 911. I provide urgent support during office hours and can help connect clients to appropriate crisis resources when needed.
What makes your couples therapy approach unique?
I focus on creating secure connections using Emotion-Focused Therapy principles, combined with 30+ years of experience working with high-conflict relationships and trauma-affected couples.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Please contact your provider to confirm mental health coverage details.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45 minutes, with double sessions (90 minutes) available for intensive trauma work like EMDR therapy.
