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Amanda Carter, LPC

Georgia LPC specializing in trauma and grief
  • Grief and trauma
  • Process addictions
  • CBT and EMDR

About Amanda Carter

Amanda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who graduated from Richmont Graduate University in 2004. She has since worked with people of all ages across a wide range of concerns and brings a steady focus to clients navigating grief, trauma, and process addictions such as pornography.

Amanda prioritizes a client-centered stance, holding that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is a primary driver of meaningful change regardless of the specific techniques used. In practice she often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to improve day-to-day functioning. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a structured method used to help process distressing memories associated with trauma.

As an LPC - a professional credential for mental health counselors in Georgia - Amanda blends research-informed interventions with an emphasis on empathy and collaboration. Her approach aims to meet people where they are and tailor strategies to the concerns they bring, whether those involve anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy issues, grief, or addictive patterns.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

CancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Carter have?

Amanda Carter has 16 years of experience.

Is Amanda Carter a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: GA LPC LPC005368.

In which languages does Amanda Carter provide therapy?

Amanda Carter provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Carter located?

Amanda Carter is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Amanda Carter as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Carter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Carter work with international clients?

Yes, Amanda Carter works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Carter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Amanda integrates several well-established approaches into her work and adapts them to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person’s goals and values guide the pace and focus of treatment; it is helpful for a wide range of concerns including grief and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. Amanda is also trained in EMDR, a trauma-informed method used to help process and reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She considers client feedback and adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by making sessions available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations including international settings, and continue care even when in-person meetings are not possible.

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