- Anger management
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness skills
About Rhonda
Dr. Rhonda Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 16 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses and stronger reactions such as anger, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. She also works with people facing career stress, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues tied to sexuality and LGBT matters.
She uses straightforward, talk-based therapy to help people notice what keeps them stuck and to try different ways of responding. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to clarify values and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing are also part of how she helps people build new habits.
Rhonda has a long background in community mental health and crisis intervention. She brings practical experience from working with a range of situations, including grief, trauma, life transitions, and blended family dynamics. That background informs a steady, problem-focused approach rather than clinical jargon.
Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, looking at what gets in the way, and practicing specific skills people can use right away. She pays attention to communication problems, money and commitment issues, and challenges around aging or cancer caregiving when these come up. The work is aimed at helping people manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning.
People who want concrete tools for anger, coping with change, or repairing strained relationships may find her approach practical. She asks about values, teaches coping strategies, and helps clients test new behaviors between sessions.
Online approaches used and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It can help when anger or frustration feels automatic and people want a different direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems alive and teaches concrete strategies to shift those patterns and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention practices to notice strong feelings early so they are easier to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rhonda will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The emphasis is on collaboration and testing techniques between sessions so clients can see what works in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists can use video or phone in general practice; check which formats she is offering when you schedule so sessions match your needs and schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting issues, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, talk-based therapy that includes goal setting, skills practice, and examining patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in community mental health and crisis intervention settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.