About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and offers steady support while people talk through tough moments.
Her work is practical and aimed at small changes that make daily life easier. With 16 years of experience, Dr. Carter draws on several therapy styles to match each person's needs.
She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas help people tolerate strong emotions and keep living by their values. She also brings client-centered and motivational approaches to sessions, which means she listens closely and helps people find their own reasons to change. That combination is useful for concerns such as parenting challenges, family conflict, anger, and coping after loss.
Dr. Carter works with people facing mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and sexuality or LGBT-related issues. She also supports those navigating career stress, money problems, blended family dynamics, and the emotional impact of serious illness.
Clients meet with her for individual or group work in ways that fit their life. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical skills, and step-by-step strategies. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Helpful approaches for online therapy and flexible care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action. It helps clarify what matters to someone and builds small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, listening stance so people feel understood and can lead the pace of change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Carter will discuss goals and try methods that match personal needs and preferences. She uses collaboration to adjust techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people interact face to face, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 16 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English