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Anita Carter, LISW-CP
South Carolina
LISW-CP - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Anita
Anita Carter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (SC LISW-CP) with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and other life changes.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. Anita focuses on approaches that help people notice thoughts and habits, try new responses, and build manageable routines. She also brings experience supporting people with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, and ADHD.
Her sessions emphasize listening first, then planning small steps that can be tried between meetings. Anita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She pairs that with client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's concerns and goals.
Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are part of her work when they fit the clients needs. Those tools are used to build attention to present-moment experience and to increase motivation for change. Solution-focused strategies help set short-term goals and track progress in a concrete way.
Anita has worked with people facing medical issues, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care topics, aging concerns, and complex relational problems. She is also a trained yoga teacher and brings that knowledge to breath and body awareness exercises when appropriate.
She has experience across many cultures and backgrounds. People who want structured, practical therapy that combines thought-focused work with mindful practice may find her approach straightforward and action-oriented.
How Anita blends structured approaches for online work
Her work commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxiety or improve routines. Client-centered techniques prioritize listening and shaping goals around what the person says is most important.Mindfulness-based tools are also used to build attention and calm the body. These practices can help with stress, sleep issues, and managing strong emotions by teaching simple breathing and attention exercises.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Anita will talk with the person about goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. She frames therapy as practical work with measurable steps rather than abstract talk alone.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions match daily routines and technical needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma concerns, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to plan small experiments to test different responses between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice with 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in South Carolina and practices with the credential SC LISW-CP.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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