Anita Carter, LISW-CP

Anita Carter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-CP) with thirty years of clinical experience. She helps people facing anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Anita listens and works with each person to find practical steps forward.

Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and understand what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques are part of her toolbox for changing unhelpful patterns and setting achievable goals.

Anita also draws on mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support people through life changes and recovery from addictive behaviors. She incorporates teaching from her yoga practice when clients are interested in mind-body strategies for stress and sleep issues.

She has broad experience across many concerns, including caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and coping after medical crises. Anita emphasizes a respectful, culturally aware approach and has worked with people from many backgrounds.

Sessions center on clear goals, practical steps, and regular check-ins to measure progress. Anita encourages clients to speak honestly about what is and isn't working so therapy can be adjusted. She welcomes questions and helps people find ways to fit care into their lives.

How Anita’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's needs and building a supportive working relationship. It involves listening closely and shaping sessions around the client's priorities, which helps when adjusting goals during online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. It uses clear exercises and homework that translate well to remote sessions and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus; these practices can be introduced in short online exercises and reinforced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to emphasize and when to change course.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit therapy into a busy day, or use audio-only options when video is not practical. It also makes it possible to continue therapy when travel or mobility is a concern. Talk with the therapist about preferred timing and practical needs so sessions fit into everyday life.