Sandy Carter

Sandy Carter, a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA, LPC, SEP), embodies a deep understanding of human psychology that resonates with her clients. She recognizes that self-discovery is a journey, where the unknown can often lead to suffering. With an emphasis on self-awareness, Sandy supports individuals, couples, families, and children in uncovering their innate capacity to embrace life as it is. By implementing a variety of therapeutic methods, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Play Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, she assists clients in developing effective strategies that promote joy and self-compassion. As Sandy facilitates a cohesive understanding of past, present, and future selves, clients experience restored choice and agency in their lives. Building trust is central to her approach, with both child-centered play therapy and client-centered psychodynamic therapy ensuring that each client feels known and valued. Drawing from her diverse background as a special education teacher, journalist, and poet, Sandy fosters a therapeutic environment where individuals can view themselves as works in progress. Through engaging dialogue and experiential opportunities, she helps clients navigate and thaw frozen, stuck emotions, enabling them to find flow and connection once more.