Anita Carter, LISW-CP

Anita Carter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a clinical practice credential, known professionally by the designation LISW-CP, which indicates a clinical social work license. She brings three decades of experience to her work with individuals, couples, and groups, offering skilled psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based approaches.

Anita approaches each person with compassion and an appreciation for the complexity of life transitions, crises, and ongoing challenges. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to tailor interventions to each client’s needs. Her clinical focus includes addictions, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, relationship and couples concerns, grief, coping with medical issues, and balancing work and life responsibilities.

With extensive experience across diverse cultures and life circumstances, Anita emphasizes listening and building a strong therapeutic alliance so clients feel heard and understood. She also incorporates her knowledge of yoga and meditation, as she is a trained yoga teacher, to support stress reduction and emotional regulation when appropriate. Anita aims to provide attentive, practical psychotherapy that helps people navigate difficult moments and move toward greater resilience and well-being.