Works with
How Lanita works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lanita
Lanita Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and anger. She offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to build a trusting relationship where clients feel heard. Her practice focuses on practical steps people can take to feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope with life changes.
Carter brings five years of professional counseling experience to her work.
Background and approach
She prioritizes straightforward conversations and clear goals so clients know what to expect from each session. Empathy, encouragement, and honest feedback are part of how she engages with people who are struggling. Her main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used in ways that fit each person’s needs.
She adapts tools and strategies to the person in front of her rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. That can include looking at thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and building skills to manage strong feelings like anger. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort.
Carter emphasizes practical skill-building alongside emotional support so people can apply what they learn between sessions. She also focuses on creating a space where dignity and respect guide the work. People who choose her often want clear steps to handle symptoms and everyday stressors.
She works by helping them set achievable goals, practice new responses, and track progress over time. The aim is steady growth and better day-to-day functioning.
What Lanita works with
Everything Lanita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lanita's practice.
Approaches for managing emotions online
Lanita Carter primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small steps so someone can test new responses to stress, anxiety, or anger and see what works.She also relies on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on building coping skills and emotional regulation. These approaches teach breathing and grounding exercises, problem-solving steps, and ways to reduce avoidance, which can help after trauma or during periods of major life change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carter collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort. Together they set clear, achievable goals and adjust methods based on what helps most in everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive skills practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to work on anger, anxiety, and life adjustments from different locations and schedules.
Questions people ask about Lanita
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and usable skills rather than only talking.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience working as a counselor and emphasizes building trust and authentic connection.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.