Hi! My name is LaToya and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Houston, Texas. My expertise include: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, coping skills and life transitions. I am also a certified nephrology social worker and I have extensive knowledge and experience working with adults diagnosed with end stage renal disease, chronic illnesses and chronic pain. I have practiced in multiple healthcare settings including home health, substance use/abuse mental health agencies and outpatient dialysis centers. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and interactive. I am person-centered focused and utilize a strengths based approach in practice. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, comfortable, supportive and safe therapeutic environment where my clients will take away a feeling of being heard, seen and respected during our sessions.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our first initial session will be a rapport building session that will allow us to get to know one another and to help me learn more about you. My goal is to ensure that our therapeutic relationship is the best fit and that your needs can be addressed in our sessions. Once we have made the mutual decision to move forward, we will create a treatment plan based on your identified needs and goals and set a schedule for your sessions.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques in practice.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe one of my biggest strengths is my ability to connect and develop therapeutic relationships with my clients. I have over nine years of experience working with adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illness and chronic pain. I enjoy helping my clients set goals and tackle challenges that impact their quality of life. I also enjoy working with adults going through life transitions, and those who need support as they adjust to college life, work-life and retirement.

About Dr. LaToya Carter