- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Anger management skills
- Grief and trauma support
About Lanita
Lanita Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with five years of clinical experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Lanita aims to form a straightforward, trusting relationship so clients can talk about what feels most pressing in their lives.
Her approach is practical and centered on collaboration. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she adapts how she works to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on clear strategies, exploring thought patterns, and building skills that help with day-to-day problems.
Lanita emphasizes respect and genuineness in sessions. She avoids judgment and offers encouragement while helping clients sort through difficult feelings. Conversations are meant to be honest and grounded, not full of jargon.
In therapy she balances teaching tools with listening. Clients can expect to practice new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings. She also pays attention to past events, including trauma and loss, when those experiences affect current reactions.
People often come to her wanting help with anger that shows up at work, at home, or as simmering resentment. Lanita helps identify triggers, develop coping skills, and create clearer ways to respond when strong feelings arise. The work is collaborative and focused on practical steps clients can try in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lanita primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes. CBT helps with anxiety, anger, low mood, and coping after stressful events. She also draws on trauma-informed techniques that pay attention to how past hurts shape current reactions and help people build steady coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lanita works together with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative choice guides what is practiced in sessions and which skills are emphasized between meetings.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the situations where they play out, then bring observations back to the next session for review and adjustment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and anger, plus coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on skills and clear strategies. Sessions mix teaching tools with listening and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.