Mari Carter , LPC

Mari Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with five years of experience supporting people facing addiction, unresolved trauma, and grief and loss. She centers her work on restoring individuals' sense of choice and voice, helping them move from feeling stuck toward clearer decision-making and emotional relief. Her practice emphasizes developing healthy coping skills and building supportive connections as part of a sustainable recovery and healing process.

Her counseling style is warm, respectful, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Mari integrates Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs. She views treatment planning as collaborative and adaptive - conversations and goals are shaped by the individual's priorities, strengths, and life circumstances.

Mari aims to guide people through the practical work of change while offering encouragement and practical tools for daily life. Her focus includes addressing co-occurring issues such as substance use and mood disorders, processing traumatic experiences, and supporting those coping with grief, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach seeks to promote greater well-being, resilience, and a clearer sense of direction for the future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mari Carter uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method that helps individuals explore and strengthen their own motivation for change - it is often helpful for people working through addiction or ambivalence about recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and building on existing strengths to create measurable progress in a relatively short time frame.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mari works collaboratively with individuals to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life context, and adapts strategies as progress unfolds. Therapists and clients decide together what combination of techniques will support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in care. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when scheduling or mobility are barriers. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different settings, supporting consistent progress toward goals.