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Elizabeth Carter, LMHC

  • Experience32 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Carter is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 32 years of clinical experience. Over her career she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and a wide range of related challenges.

Background and approach

Her background also includes attention to areas such as attachment concerns, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and body image. She draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered approaches.

Elizabeth aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and cultivate practical coping skills. She describes the decision to begin therapy as an act of courage and positions herself as a supportive partner for people working toward greater balance and wellbeing.

Sessions are offered through multiple online formats and she accepts international clients. Elizabeth holds the Florida LMHC license FL LMHC MH1645 and communicates in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and build actions that align with what matters most while learning new ways to relate to painful thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another commonly used approach that focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques may be incorporated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when those skills are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit their situation, and will adapt methods over time as needs evolve so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support while accommodating varied communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Elizabeth works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines evidence-informed approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment focused on practical skills and emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Florida license FL LMHC MH1645 and maintains practice ties to Florida.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people who are located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Elizabeth can help with

Elizabeth Carter works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD.

Elizabeth works with clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression.

How Elizabeth approaches therapy

Elizabeth's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Elizabeth is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 32 years of clinical experience.