Lanita Carter , LPC

Lanita Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the State of Connecticut with approximately five years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people who are navigating depression, anxiety, and other life adjustments, offering steady guidance for those who feel weighed down by daily stresses or significant transitions.

Lanita aims to build a trusting, authentic connection with each person she sees. She emphasizes dignity and respect, providing encouragement, empathy, and genuineness in a non-judgmental space. Her style is collaborative - she works alongside clients to identify goals, practice new skills, and encourage emotional growth over time.

Although her primary method is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - a practical, evidence-based approach that helps people examine and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - Lanita adapts treatment to meet each person’s unique needs. LPC denotes a Licensed Professional Counselor, a state credential authorizing her to provide professional counseling services in Connecticut. Lanita invites individuals seeking support with mood, stress, or life changes to pursue therapy together and to explore a tailored path toward greater resilience and well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Lanita primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. CBT is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also emphasizes individualized, evidence-based strategies that are adapted to each person’s needs - a collaborative mix of skills training, goal-setting, and practical coping techniques that support adjustment during life changes and emotional recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lanita works together with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care from home or elsewhere, while accommodating busy lives and varying communication preferences.