- Values-based work
- Skills focused
- Mindful approaches
About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and money or financial worries. She brings a calm, direct approach and aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life. Her style is down-to-earth and focused on helping people move forward.
She has sixteen years of counseling experience. That work includes crisis intervention, stabilization, and both individual and group support settings. In sessions she encourages honest talk about what feels stuck and uses well-known therapeutic methods to create small, usable changes.
Dr. Carter draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients notice what matters to them. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. She also incorporates mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build awareness and strengthen commitment to goals.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns - depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, relationship problems, career stress, and challenges tied to aging or blended families. She also supports people facing cancer, divorce, or difficulty with forgiveness and self-esteem.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clearer choices. Conversations aim to clarify values, reduce overwhelming reactions, and build skills for coping with life changes. Prospective clients are encouraged to review logistics and confirm current session options before scheduling.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and take small steps toward them even when feelings are hard. It is useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and making decisions about money or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing specific skills to change them; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping with work or relationship stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and direction of change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the client involved in planning.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between responsibilities. Some people prefer not being on camera and may choose a different format if that option is available. Ask about how sessions are scheduled and what works best for your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and money and financial issues among other life stresses.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Her work blends acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, narrative methods, and motivational interviewing to help people clarify values and build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has sixteen years of professional experience working in mental health, including crisis intervention and stabilization services.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.