Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in working in the mental health field. Life is a journey with many unexpected disappointments, life challenges and experiences. I am here to help you manage your journey. Whether you feel stuck, you need support in figuring out what your next steps are or need to find new tools and strategies to move forward in your life, I am here to help you get back up and on you way again. I believe there is hope in every situation and desire to help you find it.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will get to know each other better. I want to hear your story - what brings you to therapy, have you been to therapy in the past, what are you expectations, etc. I want to know as much about you as I can. Sometimes just telling the story of your life, or what is bothering you can be helpful. Once I get a good grasp of your story, we will work together to develop goals and plans for future sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My strength is actively listening with empathy, compassion and without judgment. I care deeply about others, and it is my number one goal to help to get you to a better place. My experience as a therapist and as a parent has given me sound strategies to move people to a better place in their lives. My combination of empathy, humor, and knowledge has been effective in helping many people overcome challenging stressors in their lives.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My counseling style is relaxed and conversational and one of meeting someone where they are on their path. I recognize it takes courage to seek therapy and implement changes and would love to assist you on your journey of discovery. I understand that it may be difficult to open up and talk to someone I am genuinely interested in helping everyone I come in contact with thrive in all aspects of their personal and/or professional lives. I will constantly work to promote an empathetic experience where an individual’s needs, concerns, and personal values are met with compassion and respect. I am devoted to creating a safe place that both fosters and aids emotional growth and healing.
About Kathleen Carter
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Compassion Focused
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), or Compassion Mind Training (CMF), is the concept of incorporating compassion training techniques into psychotherapy to induce kinder thinking habits. This type of therapy emphasizes the importance of compassion and self-compassion in interactions with the world and the self.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to be an effective treatment method to give you tools and strategies to move you past the issues that you are facing in your life. Through CBT methods you will be able to learn about your negative perceptions and find more positive coping strategies to use in your life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic treatment method that helps to move beyond the situations and conflicts that you are experiencing in your life that you do not have control over. With this therapeutic approach, you learn to accept your difficult circumstances for what they are and and to not beat yourself up but to find ways to come to an acceptance and love yourself despite the pain and suffering you are experiencing. It helps you to reframe negative thinking, make conscious behavior choices that align with your values and help you create the life you want.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT- Dialectical Behavior Therapy - is a proactive and effective treatment modality that offers tools to help manage depression, grief, anxiety, OCD, etc. It allows you to help navigate life's challenges by focusing on developing emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Christian Counseling
Choosing to participate in therapy takes courage and commitment. As a Christian, knowing that there is a God that loves us more than we will ever know can be comforting and empowering. Life can be so difficult, and struggles can be insurmountable. however, you are not alone. I am passionate about sharing biblical truths and help you to know that God has a plan for you, and he wants the best for you! Together we can navigate a path back to feeling better and enjoying life.