Dr. Carlos Protzel, Psy.D.

Dr. Carlos Protzel is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience delivering integrative mental health care across diverse populations and settings. His work spans community mental health, addiction treatment, university counseling, and private practice. A PSYPACT-certified provider, Dr. Protzel offers telehealth services across state lines from his hybrid practice in Marina del Rey, California.

His therapeutic approach combines neuroscience, evidence-based methods, and humanistic modalities, including CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Structural Family Therapy. He is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California.

Education

Alliant International University – Los Angeles
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology
2005 – 2009

University of Michigan
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work & Psychotherapy
1998 – 1999

References

Protzel Therapy. Private Practice Website.

The Psychology of Leading a Double Life. Truity.