Dr. Lita Carvalho
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for complex challenges
LMFT California
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Lita
Dr.
Background and approach
Lita Carvalho offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT issues, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and communication problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and other overlapping conditions. Dr.
Carvalho practices from a client-centered perspective, tailoring care to each person’s needs while drawing on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
With two decades in the mental health field and an active California LMFT license (CA LMFT 113252), she blends practical strategies and collaborative exploration to help people build coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward personal goals. Based in California, she uses a measured, compassionate style that prioritizes listening and pacing treatment to match what each person prefers.
Her background and breadth of approaches aim to make therapy practical, emotionally attuned, and focused on meaningful change over time.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Dr. Carvalho draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to structure online work in ways that address thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and related problems. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to live with difficult internal experiences while pursuing meaningful goals.She also integrates Attachment-Based perspectives to explore relational patterns and how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses. This lens can help when addressing intimacy concerns, attachment issues, and communication patterns in ongoing life stressors. Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist and client will consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences when choosing or blending methods so treatment feels tailored and practical.
Online therapy with Dr. Carvalho is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, continue care during life transitions, and use different communication styles as needs change over time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and skills training to these formats while working with each person at their own pace.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English