Gerald (Rob) Carter is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Registered Play Therapist who has dedicated his career to working with children and families since 2012. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and a Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ. As a proud member of the Association for Play Therapy and the Central Texas Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy, Rob employs innovative techniques such as Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide tailored interventions for individuals of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Rob skillfully utilizes Adlerian Play Therapy, an evidence-based approach recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), facilitating a unique therapeutic experience unlike traditional talk therapy. With a deep-rooted commitment to his community, Rob draws from his personal experiences as a veteran and as a foster and adoptive parent, having raised five children, four of whom still live at home. His rich life experiences, including his time serving in the U.S. Army with assignments in Germany and Russia, inform his empathetic approach to therapy and his understanding of trauma and mood disorders.