Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 58 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Serious Mental Illness and 10 more.

Theresa Carter

(she/her)

LCSW, 20 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Open-minded
Warm
Intelligent
VirtualAvailable

About me

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.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

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.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Identifies as

Serves ages

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My 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!

, 7 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 19, 2026

In our first session, I tried to be honest, while at the same time, being true to myself. I tried not to have any preconceived expectations. Our session went very well. In spite of some technical difficulties. I was able to get a lot out. I felt good about our first meeting, and I look forward to making some more progress. I have a feeling I will make progress with Theresa. Very satisfied.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Theresa

March 28, 2026

Well, you haven't dumped me yet. "This guy holds a grudge"

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 2 with Theresa