I have been in the clinical and healing profession for over twenty years, working with adults, children, teenagers, and families who have experienced significant trauma. I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Art and Dance and a Masters Degree in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both the state of Florida and Virginia. I am also a Clinical Certified Trauma Professional and a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. My passions include self-care, preventing burnout, and living one’s best life through mindfulness and positive psychology, which inspired me to to pursue my Doctorate Degree of Psychology.
My clinical approaches are holistic in nature and include mindfulness, positive psychology, attachment and trauma based therapies, CBT, and DBT. I work through the lens of a body-mind-spirit connection and how are bodies hold trauma. I am a strong proponent of living mindfully and savoring each moment. I believe that this can give us not only the ability to heal from past/present trauma, but also allow us the opportunity to enrich our lives so we may thrive and flourish.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Somatization, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH18190
VA LPC 0701006765
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Dr. Joyce has been a phenomenal support to me over the past year. She's kind, attentive, and genuine in her approach. She provided a safe place for me to process things this year and I'm very grateful to have had her in my corner. Would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Joyce for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Carter was a fantastic listener and teacher for me. She was caring and insightful in a way that I haven’t seen from other therapists online. Would definitely recommend her!
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Carter is very knowledgeable and empathic, and I enjoy our time together.
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has been very helpful and I appreciate her advice. She has really helped me a lot and made me think of things in ways I never imagined.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
You are a great therapist even though we had one session I just can’t afford to have therapy :(
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
i absolutely love Dr. Carter. perfect match for me i feel she understands me and is very encouraging and i truly feel welcomed and respected, much love to her!!
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd