Juanita Carter
Experienced licensed social worker for families and individuals
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed in
- Louisiana, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Juanita
Juanita Carter is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
Juanita brings 22 years of hands-on experience to her work in Louisiana. She holds LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - credentials.
Background and approach
She believes clients know their own stories and builds on each person’s strengths to move toward clearer choices. In sessions she listens first and then helps people create small, doable plans. Conversations aim to name what feels hard and test simple changes that fit daily life.
She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her approach is straightforward and supportive. She explains options so people understand why a suggested strategy might help.
She also checks in about what is and is not working and adjusts the plan as needed. Parents and adults looking for practical help with stress, mood, or behavior can expect a mix of problem-solving and skills practice. Juanita emphasizes realistic steps that fit busy schedules and real-world demands.
Deciding to start therapy is often the hardest part. Juanita invites people to take that step and will work with them to set clear, manageable goals and track progress over time.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
Juanita uses evidence-based techniques that focus on real-life changes and skill building. One common approach teaches coping and emotion regulation skills to reduce overwhelm and manage anger and anxiety. It breaks larger problems into specific steps that can be practiced between sessions.Another approach centers on behavior change for issues like addictions and mood swings. This method helps people identify triggers, test different responses, and set small achievable goals to build steady momentum. Both approaches are concrete and action-oriented, which many people find helpful when life feels chaotic.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they will try approaches that fit the client’s needs and adjust plans as progress is made.
Online therapy supports this work through flexible formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions can be used when video is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging can reinforce ideas between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to practice new skills in the moments they matter.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Louisiana, Washington
- Languages
- English
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