"You don't get to rewrite your past, but YOU get to decide how your story ends!" My counseling philosophy is the belief that individuals have power, choice, voice. I have five years counseling experience with individuals with addiction issues, unresolved trauma, and grief and loss. I aim to assist individuals in reconnecting with his or her power of choice and voice, as well as, guiding one toward healing through development of healthy coping skills and peer support.
My counseling style is non-judgmental, warm, respectful, and compassionate. My approach to counseling combines Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. No one individual is the same - treatment plans and dialogue will reflect the specific needs of each individual. Taking the step toward healing can be a daunting task, but I hope to encourage you and help you find peace, happiness, and well-being while on this journey. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Co-morbidity, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TN LPC 4877
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mari Carter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mari is wonderful and always an excellent listener
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Mari for 3 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I recently sought psychotherapy, and it has been a truly transformative experience. Mari Carter's guidance and support have been instrumental in helping me navigate life's challenges. The safe and non-judgmental space they provide has allowed me to open up and explore my emotions and thoughts. I've gained valuable insights and practical tools to cope with stress and anxiety. I highly recommend Mari for anyone seeking personal growth and emotional well-being.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Mari for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mari listens and she doesn't judge me for having hard moments or relapsing into a place I thought I healed from. She's patient and kind.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Mari for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mari is a very lovely woman! She’s really easy to talk to, and easy to get along with. I haven’t had a lot of time with her, but this changed my perspective on therapy altogether.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Mari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mari is a good listener then provides appropriate advice and ideas for how to address problems/concerns you may have. She allows her clients to express their needs and their goals that they want to be able to achieve during their counciling experience. Once she understands your needs/goals then she will work with you to form a treatment plan and she decides what she needs to do in order to provide you with the optimal counseling experience. If for whatever reason she does not have the information that she is being asked for or she isnt sure about something, then she is very willing to do any necessary research online, reach out to her colleagues and find resources outside of this platform in order to obtain and relay the best possible information to you in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend Mari to others that need mental health services.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Mari for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
Mari has been my only support through a very traumatic event. She's very caring, insightful and has helped me to see some things I wouldn't necessarily see or address. Thank you Mari for just being who you are.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Mari for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse