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Cherese Carter

Counseling Cherese Carter Counseling
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Burnout, Stress, Work Stress, Codependency,
In network with Aetna, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Introduction

I see you. You’re the one who appears confident and capable on the outside, but inside, you’re exhausted from holding everything together. You’re used to being the strong one—the person everyone depends on—but lately anxiety, stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or simply carrying too much has left you wondering when you get to exhale. I’m Cherese Carter, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in helping high-achieving women move from simply functioning to genuinely flourishing. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you overwhelmed, strengthen boundaries, develop practical coping tools, and help you create a life that feels more peaceful, balanced, and sustainable. I also work with teens navigating anxiety, academic pressure, perfectionism, self-esteem concerns, peer relationships, and life transitions. My previous experience as a school counselor gives me a unique understanding of the pressures adolescents face both inside and outside of school. My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical, incorporating evidence-based clinical tools including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy. For clients who desire it, Christian faith can also be thoughtfully integrated into our work. Therapy doesn’t have to be another place where you feel pressure to perform or have everything figured out. It can be a place to finally put some things down, understand yourself more deeply, and learn a healthier way forward.

GENDER Female
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • LPC #PRC200012822 (DC)
  • LCPC #LC13947 (MD)
  • LPC #0701016157 (VA)
  • LPC #92720 (TX)
  • LPC #PC015050 (PA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Cherese Carter accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Therapy $175

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Cherese Carter accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Cherese Carter is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Cherese Carter also offers a free consultation.
Does Cherese Carter offer telehealth appointments? Cherese Carter does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Cherese Carter specialize in? Cherese Carter specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Burnout.
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