Arlana B​u​x​t​o​n​-​C​a​r​t​e​r , LPC

Arlana Buxton-Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. Her approach combines respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person she meets.

Arlana emphasizes practical support and individualized care, helping clients develop coping strategies for mood and panic symptoms, navigate family dynamics, and process painful experiences related to trauma and bereavement. She frames the therapeutic process as collaborative, adjusting techniques and pacing to match a client’s goals and preferences. She recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and affirms that taking that first step is an important part of the healing journey.

Throughout her practice Arlana aims to create a thoughtful, responsive environment where clients can explore their priorities, work toward clearer direction, and build skills for more manageable daily life. Her background and steady clinical focus guide each personalized plan for treatment and growth.

Evidence-based Approaches and Virtual Care

Arlana applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issue at hand. Skills-based strategies focus on teaching concrete tools for managing stress, anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms so clients can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Trauma-focused work supports safe processing of painful experiences related to abuse or post-traumatic stress, helping clients make sense of difficult memories and regain a sense of control. She also offers targeted support for grief and loss that helps people navigate stages of bereavement and find ways to adapt to changed circumstances.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Arlana works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods and pacing over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Arlana is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, maintain continuity of care, and access consistent support even when in-person visits are difficult.