- Client-centered listening
- Practical skills
- Mindfulness-based work
About Rhonda
She works in Virginia and draws on 16 years of experience supporting people through life changes and difficult emotional moments. Her practice addresses mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, challenges from ADHD, and relationship and family issues. She also focuses on concerns many parents and individuals face, including parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping after loss.
Dr. Carter uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions typically include clear goals, practical skills to try between meetings, and space to talk about what matters most to the client.
Her background includes work in community mental health, crisis intervention, and stabilization services. That experience informs a steady, solution-focused way of working when people are in distress or facing major transitions. She also has experience addressing issues related to aging, blended families, cancer, divorce, money stress, and women’s concerns.
People who choose Dr. Carter can expect respectful listening, concrete strategies, and collaborative planning. Those interested in beginning can use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking small actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic, nonjudgmental listening and meeting the person where they are in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change and new challenges appear.
If you plan to work online, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness and behavioral experiments in everyday settings, which can help transfer new skills into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She routinely supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative with an emphasis on listening and practical tools. Sessions combine goal-setting, skills practice, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in community mental health, crisis intervention, and stabilization services.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.