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Lanita Carter, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lanita is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lanita. View 38 reviews
Great news, Lanita is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Connecticut

Recent reviews

I feel like I have known her for years so it is very comfortable to talk to her. I am very fortunate to have her help guide me through this crazy world we are in.

Reviewed November 2024

Lanita is very real, listening without judgment, and providing wonderful insight on the connections between physical and mental well-being. She is involved and available, without being pushy, and balances letting you guide the conversation while she provides valuable input. She doesn't make me feel like anything is "wrong" with me. I've only had one session with her, but so far I appreciate what she has done for me and I look forward to learning more about living with a more balanced and healthy mindset as we move forward.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Lanita

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I have been licensed in the State of Connecticut as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for approximately five (5) years. I pride myself in being attentive to the needs of others struggling with depression, anxiety, and other life challenges that may be of concern. My goal is to build a trusting and authentic connection with anyone needing my help.

We all deserve to be treated with dignity; I offer encouragement, empathy, and genuineness in a non-judgmental space. If you are feeling weighed down, or in need of support adjusting to life challenges, then I am here to help. We can work through these challenges together while learning and growing in the process. By working collaboratively, we will hopefully be able to build trust and cultivate emotional growth.

We are all unique individuals; each with our own story to tell. Although my main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I realize that no two people are the same; therefore each process is adapted to meet individual needs. Life's a journey and at some point, we all need guidance; let's take this journey together.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Coping with life changes Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Depression

Licenses

Lanita Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811499106.

  • LPC · Connecticut · 003225 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Lanita Carter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Helpful Recommend Comfortable Wonderful Amazing Great listener Understanding Thank you

I feel like I have known her for years so it is very comfortable to talk to her. I am very fortunate to have her help guide me through this crazy world we are in.

Reviewed November 2024

Lanita is very real, listening without judgment, and providing wonderful insight on the connections between physical and mental well-being. She is involved and available, without being pushy, and balances letting you guide the conversation while she provides valuable input. She doesn't make me feel like anything is "wrong" with me. I've only had one session with her, but so far I appreciate what she has done for me and I look forward to learning more about living with a more balanced and healthy mindset as we move forward.

Reviewed November 2024

Lanita is absolutely amazing, she helped me in so many ways and as a black man in society she made me very comfortable with being able to express my emotions in a healthy manner

Reviewed November 2024

Lanita has helped me gather my thoughts and help me cope with emotional stress and anxiety. She also gives me competent support and advice, not cookie cutter paragraphs as if she’s not really listening. I feel like I have it together, but do need therapy occasionally to deal with things I struggle with due to my personality type. I’m really glad to have found BetterHelp and have recommended it to friends and family.

Reviewed May 2024

I have been talking to Lanita for about a month now, and she is wonderful. Not only does she make me feel heard but she gives me positive reassurance and helps me put all aspects into perspective. She has given me excellent insight and techniques that I apply to my day to day life and I am very thankful for her.

Reviewed April 2024

Mrs. Carter is amazing. From day 1 she has been a great help. I absolutely love her.

Reviewed November 2023

Lanita is awesome! She is super kind and understanding and really takes the time to listen and comprehend what your saying and any trouble your having. I can tell that she really cares and she has been such a big help.

Reviewed August 2023

Mrs. Carter has been amazing and helpful.

Reviewed June 2023

Lanita was wonderful to work with. She is very knowledgeable and empathic but also professional. I am glad to have been paired with her during my tough times.

Reviewed March 2023

Lanita is a warm, welcoming presence. She allows you to feel heard. She's the reality filter I needed!

Reviewed April 2023

I have been working with Lanita for about three weeks now. And she has given me many helpful tools and support in my healing process. She creates a safe space for the patient and that is essential, especially when getting to know a new person. I highly recommend her because it is evident that to her, this is more than just a paycheck, it is a passion of hers. To help people.

Reviewed April 2023

Lanita is a very thoughtful and caring therapist. She is a great listener and offers sound advice and exercises.

Reviewed April 2023

Lanita is incredibly thoughtful and shows up with presence, honesty, and care for every session. Speaking with her has helped me with some significant hurdles I struggled to clear without help. I am very grateful for Lanitas listening ear and keen feedback.

Reviewed February 2023

Lanita is an amazing, rare type of person who has the perfect balance of compassion and the ability to tell when I'm looking for advice versus when I'm looking for an ear. Over the almost year I've been with her she's helped me to maintain a positive attitude when I thought it impossible and look at things in new ways, dealing with my anxieties and doubts surrounding myself and my situation. She's always warm, welcoming, and happy to talk to you.

Reviewed December 2022

Great listener and gives good advice. I feel really comfortable talking with her.

Reviewed December 2022

Lanita is a very good listener and helps me feel better ! Thank you

Reviewed December 2022

Lanita is a very caring person. I learned a lot from her. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques were only part of it. She encouraged me to go out and enjoy myself and not feel guilty about. She reminded me that there is no time limit on grief. I highly recommend her as she knows what she is doing to help you to be better and she gives you the tools you need

Reviewed November 2022

I am very thankful for a perfect balance between listening and offering solutions my sessions offer

Reviewed November 2022

Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Understanding of my needs and provides valuable feedback.

Reviewed November 2022

Lanita gives listens and gives wonderful advise

Reviewed November 2022

I really appreciate Lanita's ability to listen and provide supportive responses to me and am eager to work with her to help me figure out a way to deal with some difficulties I am confronting in my marriage. I would strongly recommend Lanita to someone who needs help processing through difficult experiences.

Reviewed September 2022

Great listener, calm speaker, helpful tips and exercises.

Reviewed September 2022

Mrs.Carter is an absolute joy to speak with. As someone who was very standoffish about therapy to begin with she was the ray of light that I needed in order to get my mind and spirit right again. Thank you for being you!

Reviewed August 2022

Lanita is exactly who I’ve been looking for - she’s honest, kind, incredibly helpful and makes me feel safe. I look forward to our sessions and continuing to work with her.

Reviewed August 2022

Lanita has a gentleness and kindness to herself that makes her the type of person that you don't want to let down, the kind of person who genuinely believes in you even on days when you don't believe in yourself. She's helped me reach towards that ideal version of myself and my life in meaningful ways and I will always be greatful for that.

Reviewed August 2022

An absolute godsend. This has been the most challenging year in my life and Lanita has went above and beyond to guide me through these times and be a wonderful ear. Very grateful for her services.

Reviewed July 2022

Lanita , I feel very comfortable talking and I feel I can trust her.

Reviewed July 2022

Very kind, respect, great listener, gives me realistic goals and plans towards self improvement. Mrs Carter leaves no doubt in my mind that her interest and expertise will be of great value towards my journey to self improvement.

Reviewed July 2022

Lanita offers helpful solutions and is very supportive. Make me feel that someone is there all the time for me, which is already therapeutic.

Reviewed June 2022

she Listens and gives great insight

Reviewed June 2022

Succinct, persuasive and always professional.

Reviewed June 2022

Hands down best most reliable therapist who will listen to you and have you say exactly what you already know you should be doing

Reviewed June 2022

Lanita is intentional, kind and compassionate. She listened to me with so much care while helping me challenge my negative emotions. I would recommend her for anyone who needs a cheerleader.

Reviewed April 2022

Lanita has been very helpful and I’m glad for her kind demeanor.

Reviewed April 2022

Lanita has helped to take leaps which I did not have interest to take in getting into myself and developing me to a better me. Thank you! I am continuing with these improvements and her guidance.

Reviewed April 2022

Lanita is one of the kindest souls I've ever met. I always feel heard and seen during our sessions, and she has done a very good job of providing perspective, wisdom, and tools to help me deal with the things that are going on in my life. To be perfectly honest, I never expected to have success in therapy, but Lanita's nature combined with her style of patient care has helped so much. I would recommend her to anybody who is undergoing major life changes and experiencing fear, anxiety, and sadness because of it.

Reviewed April 2022

I've had 2 sessions with Lanita so far and plan to continue to meet with her. She has been really great to speak with and makes me really comfortable. I have also experienced her being extremely flexible and understanding with scheduling sessions. And she never rushes to end a session. She makes sure to talk through things and take time to do it. She also checked in on me every few days once I was assigned to her which really encouraged me to schedule my first session with her when I didn't feel like actively doing it initially and was feeling too down and lazy to do it. I liked that she still checked in on me. I really appreciate her approach.

Reviewed March 2022

Excellent, highly recommend

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lanita Carter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lanita Carter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lanita Carter speak?

Lanita Carter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lanita Carter have?

Lanita Carter has 5 years of experience.

Where is Lanita Carter licensed to practice?

Lanita Carter is licensed to practice in Connecticut.

Does Lanita Carter accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lanita Carter does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Lanita Carter?

Lanita Carter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lanita Carter?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.