- CBT
- ACT
- Mindfulness
About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience based in Virginia. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, and changes in life circumstances. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and supports people facing parenting and family conflict.
Dr. Carter uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness approaches are used to help clients clarify values and build present-moment coping skills.
Her style emphasizes straightforward conversation and skills practice. Sessions may include exercises to manage anxiety, role-play for communication, and problem-solving around day-to-day stressors like money or work. Motivational Interviewing is used when ambivalence about change is present.
People seeking support for relationship strain, divorce and separation issues, or the challenges of merging households often find practical tools are helpful. Dr. Carter also lists work with LGBT concerns, sexuality, and women’s issues among her areas of focus. She includes mood disorders and ADHD in her practice scope.
Her background includes community mental health and crisis intervention experience. That experience informs a focus on stabilization and concrete steps when life feels overwhelming. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to schedule an initial visit.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. Online ACT work often includes exercises to notice difficult thoughts and commit to small steps toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing new responses. In remote sessions this can include guided worksheets, behavioral experiments, and home practice between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and day-to-day reality. That may mean blending ACT, CBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing techniques over several sessions to see what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because none are listed here. Online meetings can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, child care, or school drop-offs. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited and sessions without video when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting concerns, blended family issues, and related matters listed in her specialties.
How would she approach blended family or co-parenting struggles?
Dr. Carter uses practical strategies such as communication exercises, boundaries work, and problem-solving. She applies approaches like CBT and ACT to sort through values and behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and a background in community mental health and crisis intervention, which shapes an emphasis on stabilization and concrete steps.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Session formats should be confirmed before booking as they are not specified here. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.