Works with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
How Carter works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carter
Carter Jones is a licensed master social worker who draws on years of hands-on care experience to guide people through hard moments. He uses clear, practical steps to help clients manage anger, build self-esteem, and handle stress from caregiving or work. Carter keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what you want to change.
Before becoming a therapist he worked seven years in a nursing home and sub-acute rehab setting. That background gave him a solid, working knowledge of common medical issues and mental health medications.
Background and approach
He also spent time in after-school programs and often connects with grade schoolers and teens facing school or life challenges. His counseling style centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small, real-world strategies that can make daily life easier.
He also supports people dealing with impulsivity, panic symptoms, substance use concerns, and compassion fatigue. Carter aims to build a trusting relationship first. He stays approachable and direct, and will bring lightness and humor when it helps the work feel manageable.
Sessions are collaborative - he listens, offers concrete tools, and adjusts plans based on what actually helps. People reach out to him for anger management, ADHD-related struggles, smoking or vaping cessation, and help coping with guilt or grief. He works with individuals to set clear goals and learn skills they can use between sessions.
What Carter works with
Everything Carter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carter's practice.
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How Carter Uses Practical Therapies Online
He draws mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT sessions often involve tracking thoughts, testing beliefs with small experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce anger or panic.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and try concrete steps that move a person toward what they want. This approach is useful for tackling specific problems like smoking cessation, impulsive actions, or workplace stress because it focuses on simple, repeatable strategies.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Carter works with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and comfort level. He adjusts plans as progress is made and tries different methods when something isn’t working.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into everyday life. Video is good for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Chat or messaging can work for quick check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people access consistent support while balancing school, caregiving, or busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Carter
What concerns does Carter commonly help with?
He helps people manage anger, boost self-esteem, and handle caregiver stress. Other areas include ADHD, impulsivity, substance use, panic, and smoking or vaping cessation.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, realistic strategies.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has three years of clinical experience and seven years working in nursing home and sub-acute rehab settings. That experience informs his understanding of medical issues and medication effects.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients for online work.
Which session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a counseling relationship with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.