Mari Carter , LPC

Mari Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, anger, low self-esteem, and concerns tied to women’s issues. Mari writes plainly and listens closely to each person's story.

She has five years of counseling experience working with people impacted by addiction, unresolved trauma, and loss. Mari focuses on helping clients regain a sense of choice and voice after painful events. She guides people toward healthier coping skills and connection with peer support when that is helpful.

Mari’s style is warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental. She aims to create a respectful space where clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling. Treatment plans are created to match the needs of each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

In sessions Mari uses clear, action-focused techniques. She works with clients to identify patterns that keep problems going and to try small, doable changes. Practical tools and short-term goals are part of the work, along with time to process painful memories.

People who like a balance of listening and structure tend to do well with Mari. She encourages steady progress, celebrates small steps, and helps people build skills they can use outside of sessions. Her aim is to support clients as they work toward greater calm, confidence, and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping people find their own answers. It’s useful for building trust and talking through painful experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depression. It works well for mood problems, panic, and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping - it can help with anger, self-esteem struggles, and emotional overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they’ll try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper interaction is preferred. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send messages between sessions or have shorter moments of support throughout the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.