Carter obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Clemson University. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health from Mercer University. While completing her Master’s, Carter gained clinical experience integrating art and play into therapy with children and adolescents. Her previous work experience includes classroom teaching and non-profit work. Carter believes in supporting others in an effort to build their sense of self-worth and ability to manage life stressors.

Carter uses an integrative approach in therapy based on the client’s unique needs. She pulls most heavily from strengths-based, cognitive behavioral, and Adlerian theoretical approaches. Outside of counseling, Carter enjoys spending time with her husband and children, going on walks, and reading!

Children: self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, learning disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social and behavioral problems, parenting skills and support, school-related issues, trauma

Adolescents and Teens: boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, identity, family relationships, peer relationships, coping skills, depression, self-harm, neurodivergence

Individuals: perfectionism, boundary setting, anxiety, self-esteem, caring professionals, life transitions, coping skills, anger management

Carter is practicing under the supervision of Rebekah Jones, LPC, CPCS.