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Dr. Rhonda Carter, LPC
Virginia
Dr. Rhonda Carter, LPC - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness and values work
- Practical skills focus
About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 16 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma and other life changes. She also supports concerns related to parenting, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and LGBT and gender identity questions.
Dr. Carter uses straightforward, skills-based approaches that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness methods. Sessions often focus on concrete strategies, small experiments, and clearer communication skills.
Her background includes long experience in community mental health and crisis intervention. That work shaped a focus on practical techniques for stabilizing intense emotions and coping during transitions. She also has experience with blended family issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and cancer-related stress.
In sessions she will listen and then guide toward specific steps to test in daily life. Techniques can include thought records, behavioral experiments, values-based goals, and mindful attention to patterns that keep problems going. Motivational interviewing methods are used when people want help finding reasons to change.
Dr. Carter conducts work with adults on relationship and career concerns and with people handling divorce, money stress, forgiveness, and communication problems. She encourages clear expectations for sessions and frequent review of progress so people notice what is changing and what still needs work.
How CBT, ACT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Dr. Carter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT often involves keeping brief records, trying out experiments between sessions, and practicing new responses to stress or anxiety.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters most and to build goals tied to personal values. ACT work focuses on noticing difficult feelings while taking steps that align with chosen values rather than avoiding distress.
Client-centered methods are used alongside these approaches to keep the session focused on what the client finds important. That means listening for each person’s priorities and shaping practical next steps from those priorities.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest methods to try. Decisions about techniques and pacing are collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Session format options should be confirmed before booking as they are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove commuting time so a person can use a break at work for therapy. Ask about current session options when scheduling to match logistics with therapeutic aims.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and trauma-related concerns, as well as parenting, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and LGBT questions.
How would sessions typically feel or proceed?
Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and habits, trying concrete skills, and reviewing what works. Expect practical exercises and clear steps to try between meetings.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 16 years of professional experience, including community mental health and crisis intervention work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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