Dr. Carol Carter, IN Psychologist 20041752A
Insightful psychologist focused on practical change
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- Values based approach
- Strengths focused
- Veteran experience
About Carol
She earned degrees from Indiana University and Purdue University and has spent her career working in Indiana. Recent work includes supporting veterans, and she has worked with a wide range of concerns across many settings. This background informs a practical, steady approach to care.
In sessions she focuses on building from strengths people already have. She uses methods that help with thinking patterns, values-based choices, and processing difficult events. The goal is to find small, useful steps that fit into daily life.
She takes a collaborative approach to planning care. That means shaping goals and strategies together so they match a person's needs and preferences. She aims for clear, direct conversations rather than jargon.
People come for help with relationship stress, parenting strain, grief, career shifts, and midlife re-evaluation. She also supports those dealing with addiction, anger, self-esteem struggles, and caregiver fatigue. Her style is steady, practical, and focused on real-life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
How ACT, CBT, and Trauma Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps consistent with those values. ACT can be useful for stress, life transitions, and midlife reassessment because it focuses on meaningful action rather than only changing thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits through structured exercises and real-life practice.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing difficult events and reducing the ways past experiences interfere with current life. This work often includes pacing, grounding techniques, and building safety before addressing hard memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That shared planning helps make the work feel relevant and manageable.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also help people keep appointments when leaving home or taking a break at work is more convenient.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, depression, addictions, and related issues such as grief, parenting strain, career changes, and midlife crisis.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, tailored approach that emphasizes practical steps and building on existing strengths. Conversations are direct and focused on fitting strategies into everyday life.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in Indiana and has recently worked with the veteran population, along with a wide range of other client concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as IN Psychologist 20041752A and practices in Indiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. use her services?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.