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Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, podcast host, and author based in Sonoma County, California.[1]. She is known for her focus on relationships and personal transformation, addressing topics such as connective communication, attachment, emotional intelligence, and self-esteem [1]

In her clinical practice, Dr. Manly approaches relationship issues and trauma from a Jungian orientation and attachment-based paradigm. She focuses on treating fear-based disorders including stress, anxiety, and trauma, by integrating various modalities such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and mindfulness practices.[2][3]. Also trained in somatic practices, Dr. Manly utilizes a holistic approach that incorporates the connection between body, mind, and spirit.

Education

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Dr. Manly completed a Bachelor of Education degree at the University of San Diego, a Master of Counseling degree with a focus on Pupil Personnel Services at Sonoma State University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute[4].

Career

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Clinical Psychology

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Dr. Manly specializes in personal transformation, couples therapy, and relationship guidance. She is experienced in human sexuality, PTSD, anxiety, stress, trauma, panic disorders, depression, family therapy, women’s issues, domestic violence, aging, sexual abuse, and midlife issues [3][5]. Trained in Jungian (Depth) psychology, her approach incorporates various methodologies such as attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)[5].

Consulting

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Dr. Manly has served as a mental health consultant for a variety of agencies. She was the content consultant for the Reference Point Press book series on mental health disorders: Dealing with Anxiety Disorder, Dealing with Depression, Dealing with Self-Injury Disorder, Dealing with Bipolar Disorder, Dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Dealing with Psychotic Disorders, and Dealing with Eating Disorders [6]. She has also consulted on mental health-related topics for an array of companies including Inprela, Netflix, Ivanhoe, Nancy Grace, and Redline Editorial [7]

Speaking

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Dr. Manly has developed online courses, webinars, seminars, corporate settings and retreats, covering themes such as emotional intelligence, connective communication, mental health in the workplace, attachment in relationships, and aging healthfully.[8]. The agencies she has collaborated with include the American Heart Association, Soroptimist International, the EMDR Center of Canada, Macy’s, and Sonoma State University [8]

Podcasting

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In 2023, Dr. Manly began hosting the Imperfect Love Podcast. Episodes feature mental health and wellness experts who join her to discuss topics such as relationships, self-esteem, attachment issues, communication, neurodiversity, lifestyle issues, aging, parenting, stress, and emotional health [9].

Writing

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In 2019, Dr. Manly released her first book Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend (Familius), which examines the role of fear in personal growth.[10]. The same year, she published Aging Joyfully: A Women’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for her 50s and Beyond (Familius), addressing the challenges of aging [10]. Both books received the Mom’s Choice Award for the Adult Books Category [11]. In 2021, she released Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly (Familius), focusing on relationship issues and strategies for improvement [10]. In 2024, she published her latest book, The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships (Familius), which provides insights into building healthy relationships [10] Dr. Manly has also authored mental health articles featured in media outlets such as NBC, USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, MSN, Forbes, HuffPost, Healthline, BuzzFeed, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and The San Francisco Chronicle.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Manly, Carla Marie. "About Dr. Carla". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Carla Marie Manly". PsychCentral. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Carla Marie Manly". Psychologist Locator. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Carla Marie Manly, PhD". Reader’s Digest. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Manly, Carla Marie. "Psychotherapy". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Dealing with Mental Disorders - 6 Hardcover Books". Reference Point Press. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Manly, Carla Marie. "Consulting". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Manly, Carla Marie. "Speaking". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Manly, Carla Marie. "Podcast". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d Manly, Carla Marie. "Books". Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Carla Marie Manly, PhD. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "PR: Mom's Choice Awards Honorees – November 2019". Mom’s Choice Awards. Retrieved August 30, 2024.