Therapist
Dr. Carol Carter
IN Psychologist 20041752A
Compassionate psychologist helping people move forward
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Step 1
- 25 years experience
- Values-driven care
- Indiana-based practice
About Carol
Dr. Carter has spent her career working in Indiana after earning degrees from Indiana University and Purdue University. She has worked with a wide range of clients and most recently has experience with the veteran population. That background informs how she approaches trauma and first responder issues.
She uses therapies that help people change unhelpful patterns and build values-driven lives. Treatment plans are developed together and tailored to each person’s needs. She emphasizes strengths and practical steps during sessions.
Many clients come for help with depression, bipolar mood difficulties, addiction concerns, grief, or stress from caregiving and work. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, and isolation. Intellectual disability is listed among her focus areas and is considered alongside other concerns.
Dr. Carter describes the first step as a brave move. She aims to provide respectful, sensitive, and compassionate support while helping people set realistic goals. Her style is collaborative and focused on clear, achievable change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Step 3
How ACT, CBT, and Trauma-Focused Work Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions and focuses on small, meaningful steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with depression, mood issues, and anxiety.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the long-term effects of traumatic experiences. It uses gradual, paced work to help people feel more in control and to reduce the power of past events over daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This shared decision making helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for the client.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent appointments during busy weeks. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for choosing interactions that match comfort with on-camera or audio-only sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma, addictions, grief, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She takes a collaborative, tailored approach that emphasizes strengths and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and mutual planning.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She holds a Ph.D. and has 25 years of professional experience working in Indiana, including recent work with veterans.
What credentials and location are listed?
The credential provided is IN Psychologist 20041752A and the practice is based in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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