- Years in practice
- 16
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, relationship strain, or big life changes.
Her style is direct and warm, aimed at making it easier to talk about what matters most to you. Dr. Carter uses practical tools to help people manage moods, anger, and everyday struggle.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify personal values. Mindfulness practices and client-centered conversations help people slow down and notice what’s working and what isn’t. Her background includes community mental health and crisis intervention work.
That experience shapes how she responds to urgent needs and to people in transition. She also brings experience with trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
Parents can expect concrete strategies for discipline, communication, and stress management alongside space to talk through worries and grief. Dr. Carter also addresses career stress, money concerns, blended family dynamics, and health-related life adjustments.
Therapy can use short-term problem solving or longer-term support depending on what someone wants. She works with adults on parenting and family concerns, helping them find clearer priorities and practical steps forward.
What Rhonda works with
Everything Rhonda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rhonda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Rhonda lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions typically involve identifying key values, setting simple goals, and practicing acceptance skills between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thought that feed anxiety or low mood and then test new ways of thinking and acting. In remote sessions this often looks like short skill-building exercises, homework worksheets, and weekly check-ins to track progress.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person in front of the therapist, offering empathy and reflective listening so people can find their own solutions. Over video or phone this approach creates space to process emotions and to discover practical next steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked in the past to choose or combine methods. Plans are adjusted as needed so the work feels relevant and doable.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a commute or quick break. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or use short sessions when schedules are tight. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
Questions people ask about Rhonda
What concerns does Dr. Carter commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns. Other areas include trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and identity or sexuality questions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions mix problem-solving tools with reflective, client-centered conversation and mindfulness practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in community mental health and crisis intervention. That background informs how she supports people in transition or distress.
Where is Dr. Carter licensed and located?
She holds the LPC credential, a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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