Lanita Carter , LPC

Lanita Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with five years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. She emphasizes attentive, person-centered care and aims to establish a trusting, authentic relationship that fosters growth and resilience. Lanita approaches each person with empathy, encouragement, and genuineness, offering a non-judgmental space where concerns can be explored and new coping strategies developed.

Her primary clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, evidence-based method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. At the same time, she adapts interventions to reflect each individualâs needs and unique life story rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all plan. Lanita believes therapy is a collaborative process - she works alongside clients to build trust, set goals, and cultivate emotional growth as they navigate stress, trauma, grief, anger, and other challenges.

People seeking supportive, respectful guidance through difficult periods will find Lanita to be a compassionate professional who values dignity and partnership in care. Her practice focuses on helping clients move forward with tools and insight tailored to their circumstances.

Evidence-Based Methods and Flexible Online Access

Lanita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps clients recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching concrete skills and strategies.

She also draws on a range of evidence-based techniques tailored to issues such as trauma, grief, and coping with life changes. These approaches focus on helping people process difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of responding to strong emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lanita works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adapt the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for Lanita's practice - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit varying schedules and communication styles. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain continuity of care while addressing stress, trauma, grief, and other concerns from the comfort of home or wherever is most convenient.