- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life purpose concerns
About Jeri
Jeri Carter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with five years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Jeri also helps people dealing with panic, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to life purpose and isolation.
She approaches sessions believing the client knows their story best. Jeri highlights the client’s strengths and uses those strengths to address current challenges. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer daily routines rather than abstract ideas.
In sessions she talks through feelings and patterns that keep people stuck. That can include addressing codependency, communication problems, impulsivity, guilt and shame, or problems that follow divorce and separation. She also works with concerns tied to prejudice and experiences in the armed forces.
Jeri aims to break big problems into manageable steps. That can mean noticing triggers for anger or panic, practicing alternative responses, or building steady habits that improve sleep and mood. She pays attention to what a person already does well, and then suggests small, concrete changes to test between meetings.
Her background includes five years of counseling practice in North Carolina as an LCMHC. Prospective clients who want to try working with her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Jeri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer daily habits. One common approach she uses is cognitive-behavioral style work - noticing thoughts and testing different responses to change feelings and behavior. That approach can help with anxiety, panic attacks, and unhelpful thinking patterns.Another approach focuses on trauma-informed strategies that reduce reactivity and improve safety in everyday routines. This involves identifying triggers, grounding practices, and gradual steps to face difficult memories or reactions. These methods are often used for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and current life demands. That collaborative process includes checking what helps and adjusting plans as needed.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so work continues between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include panic, post-traumatic stress, codependency, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She views the client as the expert on their story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions emphasize practical steps and testing small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jeri has five years of professional counseling experience working with adults. That includes work on trauma-related concerns and mood disorders.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are scheduled.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.