Dr. Carol Carter
Indiana Ph.D. psychologist specializing in trauma and mood concerns
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About
Dr. Carol Carter is a Ph.D. licensed psychologist practicing in Indiana with 25 years of clinical work. She earned degrees from Indiana University and Purdue University and has spent her career serving people across the state. Her recent work has included clinical support for the veteran population, and she draws on a range of professional experiences accumulated over a quarter century.
Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions, while also addressing relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting questions, anger, self esteem, and career transitions. Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, personality and mood disorders, and other life adjustments.
Dr. Carter emphasizes a collaborative, tailored approach that builds on existing strengths and meets each person where they are. She approaches work with sensitivity and compassion and frames the initial step toward change as an act of courage. Her style centers on partnership in developing a treatment plan that reflects the individual needs and goals of the person seeking support.
Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions, while also addressing relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting questions, anger, self esteem, and career transitions. Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, personality and mood disorders, and other life adjustments.
Dr. Carter emphasizes a collaborative, tailored approach that builds on existing strengths and meets each person where they are. She approaches work with sensitivity and compassion and frames the initial step toward change as an act of courage. Her style centers on partnership in developing a treatment plan that reflects the individual needs and goals of the person seeking support.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Control issues, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN Psychologist 20041752A
- NPI Number: 1548218548
- License: Psychologist (Indiana)
Remote care approach
Dr. Carter offers remote sessions that use established therapeutic frameworks adapted for virtual interaction. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values, notice unhelpful patterns, and develop skills for responding differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. These approaches are explained in straightforward terms and applied collaboratively so the person and therapist create a plan that fits daily life.
For trauma-related work she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in a paced and supported way. In remote sessions she attends to pacing and safety while helping the person work through trauma-related symptoms and strategies for coping. The combination of ACT, CBT, and trauma-focused techniques allows flexibility in addressing mood, stress, and behavioral concerns.
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to support ongoing collaboration, plan practical homework between sessions, and maintain connection while working toward agreed goals.
What is Dr. Carter's professional background?
She is a Ph.D. licensed psychologist with 25 years of professional work history and a career spent practicing in Indiana.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She is an Indiana licensed psychologist, listed as IN Psychologist 20041752A.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Dr. Carter based?
Her practice is located in Indiana.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Dr. Carter?
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