Therapist profile
Juanita Carter, LICSW, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed social worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Louisiana / 6117; LICSW, Washington / LW 61576367
- NPI1164681169
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- Anger management skills
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss support
About Juanita
Juanita Carter is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of professional experience in Louisiana. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She encourages people who are taking the first step toward therapy and recognizes the effort that requires.
Juanita frames clients as experts in their own stories. She looks for strengths to build on while talking through current challenges. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of daily functioning. The tone is direct and pragmatic rather than abstract or overly technical.
Her work often includes strategies to manage strong emotions and reduce reactive responses. She supports people as they develop tools for handling anger and frustration in relationships and at work. She also helps people address related issues such as substance use, grief, mood shifts, and the stress of life transitions.
With a long career in social work, Juanita draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She helps clients set achievable goals, practice new behaviors, and track progress over time. Conversations are practical and focused on steps that can be tried between appointments.
Juanita offers sessions in English and practices in Louisiana. If you want to begin, follow the site's booking steps to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Juanita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and make them practical for everyday life. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and teaching alternative ways of framing situations. Those techniques help people reduce rumination and reactivity.Skills-based behavior work emphasizes concrete actions to change responses. This can include short behavioral experiments, breathing and grounding exercises to reduce escalation, and rehearsal of new communication strategies. These methods are useful for issues like workplace frustration, relationship tension, and impulse control related to substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Juanita collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what's working, adapts strategies, and prioritizes skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Ask which session types are offered and choose what fits daily life. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family demands, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits help integrate care into everyday routines without promising a specific format.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She supports people who snap at loved ones, feel persistent resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. The focus is on practical ways to reduce reactive behavior and manage strong emotions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and strength-focused, helping clients identify useful patterns and skills. Conversations are straightforward and oriented toward real-life steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in social work settings. That background informs a practice focused on practical strategies and steady support.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana. Those credentials are presented as LICSW and LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the platform.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing for your area.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the process to connect and set a first appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.