Anita Carter, LISW-CP
Anita Carter, LISW-CP, 30 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Addictions and trauma
- Works with international clients
About Anita Carter
Anita Carter, LISW-CP, brings three decades of clinical experience delivering psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and groups. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), she applies evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients navigate life transitions and crises.
Known for a compassionate and attentive approach, she addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, relational and couples challenges, grief, coping with medical issues, and work-life balance. Anita emphasizes understanding the complexity of each person's situation and invests time in building a collaborative working alliance that centers on the client’s goals and preferences.
She also brings a background in yoga and meditation to her clinical work, offering an appreciation for body-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies when they fit the client’s needs. Anita has experience supporting people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and adapts her interventions to reflect each client’s context. Her practice is informed by research-supported techniques and a commitment to listening carefully to what clients say they need.
Known for a compassionate and attentive approach, she addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, relational and couples challenges, grief, coping with medical issues, and work-life balance. Anita emphasizes understanding the complexity of each person's situation and invests time in building a collaborative working alliance that centers on the client’s goals and preferences.
She also brings a background in yoga and meditation to her clinical work, offering an appreciation for body-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies when they fit the client’s needs. Anita has experience supporting people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and adapts her interventions to reflect each client’s context. Her practice is informed by research-supported techniques and a commitment to listening carefully to what clients say they need.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Anita Carter have?
Anita Carter has 30 years of clinical experience.
Is Anita Carter a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LISW-CP, which denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. License details are SC LISW-CP 5080.
In which languages does Anita Carter provide therapy?
Anita Carter provides therapy in English.
Where is Anita Carter located?
Anita Carter is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Anita Carter as my therapist?
You can work with Anita Carter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Anita Carter work with international clients?
Yes, Anita Carter works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Anita Carter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Anita Carter draws on established clinical methods to support clients remotely. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps, helping clients set clear goals and build concrete solutions for relationship, work, or life-balance concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence when facing change, and it is commonly used with addictions and behavior change efforts.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anita will work collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Anita can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed therapist without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy or changing lives.