Dr. Rhonda Carter, LPC

Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and changes that come with aging. Her work also includes support around parenting, family conflict, and concerns related to sexuality and LGBT issues.

Dr. Carter brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She offers straightforward, person-centered therapy where clients talk through what matters most to them. Sessions typically focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on skills to manage day-to-day stress and mood changes.

Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative-based techniques to help people clarify values and make concrete changes. These methods are used to address issues such as trauma, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.

People meet her for help with relationships, divorce or separation, blended family questions, and communication problems. She also supports those facing cancer, financial strain, or the emotional demands of caregiving in later life. In sessions she prioritizes a calm space to name what is most troubling and to plan realistic next steps.

To begin, clients follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. This helps match goals and scheduling preferences before planning a first session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most and take small steps toward those values. ACT combines noticing thoughts and feelings with practical behavioral choices to handle life changes and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, grief, and day-to-day coping.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and problems. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and checking in as things change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care through life transitions or when local options are limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to plan session length and frequency that work with your schedule.