Kelly Carter, LCSW-C
Kelly Carter is a licensed social worker in Maryland. She graduated with her Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2022. She has experience working primarily with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, history of trauma, and attachment/relationships. She is trained in EMDR and utilizes that modality to help clients process through traumatic life experiences and improve their relationship with themselves and others. She helps clients identify specific, yet realistic goals that match their vision of a life focused on thriving rather than surviving.
Kelly lives in Loudoun County, VA with her wife, two dogs, and a sourdough starter named Patricia.
Fun fact about Kelly: She loves food and has a restaurant bucket list that includes 100+ restaurants from cities all around the world.
How do I know if this is the right therapy approach for me?
If you are looking for a therapist who will help you build a more compassionate relationship with yourself by encouraging laughter, tears, and authenticity in the therapy space, then you’ve come to the right place! Therapy isn’t meant to be comfortable because change isn’t comfortable; we can help you find peace and progress in that discomfort. If you're looking for long-term change rather than a temporary band-aid, then we are here to help.
Our primary therapeutic approach focuses on using an IFS-informed EMDR approach and other trauma-informed strategies to help clients who are struggling with interpersonal relationships, attachment, self-esteem and confidence, challenging family relationships, and stress-management.
Therapy is a very personal experience and not every therapist is the right fit. If you decide that you are in need of a different therapeutic approach, or find that our style doesn’t align with your goals for treatment, then we are happy to help point you in the right direction. We want you to find the care that is best for you!