Theresa Carter
With 20 years of clinical experience, I am dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward healing and personal growth. I have extensive experience working in the field with all developmental ages. My approach is deeply client-centered—I believe that every person’s story is unique, and my role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and empowered. Together, we will work collaboratively to identify your strengths, overcome challenges, and develop strategies tailored to your goals. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply want to improve your overall well-being, my commitment is to help you build resilience and find lasting change. I look forward to being a partner in your growth and supporting you every step of the way. I am passionate about building authentic relationships with my clients and believe that trust and openness are essential to the therapeutic process. I strive to create a warm, approachable environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself and working towards meaningful change. My approach to helping you navigate through your challenges can be insightful and motivational. I incorporate evidence-based techniques that are tailored to your needs. You don’t have to deal with your challenges alone. I encourage you to take that first step towards a more fulfilling life.
I am passionate about building authentic relationships with my clients and believe that trust and openness are essential to the therapeutic process.
First session
In the first session together, it will give me a chance to connect and build rapport with you, to get to know you and make sure you feel comfortable sharing with me to build the therapeutic relationship so that you trust to share your story and challenges with me. I will talk about protecting your confidential information and prompt through questions to better understand the overall holistic picture.
Strengths
What stands out about myself and my experience in the field is that I have effectively worked as a mental health first responder, helping people through their most difficult and challenging moments in life that involved saving lives.
Ideal clients
IMy practice centers on supporting adults and older adults navigating complex mental health challenges and major life transitions. Throughout my career, I have developed deep clinical expertise in treating mild to moderate depression, as well as the full spectrum of mild to severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I offer a compassionate, grounded approach for individuals managing neurodivergence, such as ADHD, and those coping with severe persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. Additionally, I walk alongside clients processing deep-seated trauma, severe workplace burnout, and acute crises involving suicidal ideation and intent. Whether you are facing the disruption of divorce, intense career transitions, or the overwhelming stress of professional and personal life shifts, my goal is to provide a safe, stabilizing space to foster healing, resilience, and meaningful growth.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The use of CBT and also CBT-trauma-focused methods has been extremely effective, as I have experienced with the clients I have worked with, helping them overcome life challenges. The results have been life-changing for clients of all ages. I integrate education on the method and the use of CBT tools in sessions at an appropriate pace. I truly enjoy celebrating progress together! Other evidence-based methods of person-centered, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing are part of the process, so I make sure your strengths are at the forefront!
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
The use of DBT has also been an extremely effective method. In my experience, the aspects of emotion regulation and mindfulness has been useful tools to build coping skills and promote change through life challenges. I integrate education on the method and the use of DBT tools in sessions at an appropriate pace. I truly enjoy celebrating progress together! Other evidence-based methods of person-centered, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing are part of the process, so I make sure your strengths are at the forefront!
Narrative
Narrative therapy approaches have had enlightening results for clients. The journey starts with sharing your problem stories that you have experienced and are experiencing, and we look for patterns together. Then it is time to re-author so that you can move forward in new directions feeling prepared!
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense CSW005016
- MichiganLicense 6801099247
- WashingtonLicense SWI.LW.70030329