Carol

Ms Carol Adkisson

Family Therapist

“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My specialties are diverse with all age groups. www.caroladkisson.com”

About Me

I support individuals and families navigating diverse challenges across all age groups. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I create a collaborative space for understanding and growth. My sessions aim to strengthen connections and foster effective communication within family systems. I help individuals of all ages find practical ways to move forward. This approach is ideal for families seeking to build resilience together.

Approach

Specializing across ages, I shape therapy around each person’s rhythm—steady pacing, clear short-term goals, and practical steps you can try between meetings. Based in Fontana, I offer sessions in English or Spanish and provide virtual appointments for families balancing school, work, and caregiving. Work often begins with focused assessment to clarify patterns, moves into paced trauma-informed processing when relevant, and includes small experiments to improve connection and mood. This approach tends to suit people and families seeking steady, usable progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Family Therapist

    A therapist trained to work with couples and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships.

Service Areas

Carol Adkisson, LMFT

In-person & Online

Downtown

Fontana, California

United States