Dr. Alton Carswell, LMFT

California LMFT focused on relationships and LGBTQ care

Stress and anxiety support
Relationship and family therapy
LGBTQ affirmative care

About Dr. Alton Carswell

Dr. Alton Carswell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of professional experience. He concentrates on helping people manage stress and anxiety and supports those navigating LGBTQ-related concerns, relationship challenges, and family conflicts. He emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that invites honest sharing of thoughts and feelings and helps clients explore practical steps forward. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and expresses pride in those who take that first step toward support and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional Focus Areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Alton Carswell have?

Dr. Alton Carswell has 16 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Alton Carswell a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and holds California license CA LMFT 109198.

In which languages does Dr. Alton Carswell provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dr. Alton Carswell located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Alton Carswell as my therapist?

Clients may work with Dr. Alton Carswell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Alton Carswell work with international clients?

Dr. Alton Carswell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Alton Carswell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, select the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Begin by selecting the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients may then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Therapist

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, respectful listening, and supporting each person to explore their own values and goals. This approach helps when the main need is to feel heard, clarify identity or relationship priorities, and build self-directed change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for managing anxiety and depressive symptoms by teaching practical, skills-based strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change. It is useful when decisions or behavior changes feel difficult and a client wants support in setting and pursuing achievable goals.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. He works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which approaches best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments and to maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible.

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