- 32 years experience
- Career and life transitions
- Trauma and anxiety
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 32 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and career questions. She aims to make the first step less daunting and to support people as they work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
Her approach is straightforward and human. She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes feel achievable for each person.
Elizabeth draws on several complementary methods to fit different needs. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how she helps people understand relationship patterns and feel heard.
She often helps people with life transitions, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and intimacy or relationship distress. She also works with career stress, caregiver strain, eating and sleeping issues, and other challenges that affect day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Clients who choose to start complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Her approach is straightforward and human. She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes feel achievable for each person.
Elizabeth draws on several complementary methods to fit different needs. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how she helps people understand relationship patterns and feel heard.
She often helps people with life transitions, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and intimacy or relationship distress. She also works with career stress, caregiver strain, eating and sleeping issues, and other challenges that affect day-to-day life.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Clients who choose to start complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions because it focuses on action and living despite difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and present relationships shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of connecting and responding.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that make sense for the person’s situation and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins between work tasks, or reduce travel time. Online work still involves focused conversation, skill practice, and homework when useful, and it can be adapted so therapy fits into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, career stress, grief, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental. She focuses on practical strategies and on listening carefully to each person's goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of professional work experience as a mental health counselor.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.