Jessica Carter

Therapy explores the core of reality. No judgment. No pretending. Just a place where you can show up as you are, make sense of your struggles, and do the work of building a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentic. I believe growth comes from facing hard things with courage, support, and self-compassion. My mission is to help people stop merely surviving and start living with intention by creating a grounded, honest space where clients can find solid footing during life's hardest seasons, build confidence in themselves, and move forward with greater clarity, strength, and purpose. My approach to therapy In counseling, I incorporate resilience training, Mindfulness Based Stress Management, and trauma-informed therapies to provide a custom fit treatment for each client. My role in your journey is to provide guidance, empower you, and challenge beliefs that may be holding you back. I encourage clients to explore adversity through different perspectives, cultivate resilience through daily life practices, and create a deeper connection to a sense of meaning and purpose in life. Professional Memberships & Affiliations Nationally Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselor (NCC) Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician National Fraternal Order of Police Approved Wellness Provider Registered Clinician- Center for Firefighter Behavioral Health Registered Clinician- STAR Behavioral Health (Trained Provider- Military Focused Care) Therapeutic Yoga Instructor (300hr) Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Member- American Counseling Association Member- Public Safety Peer Support Association ​ Credentials & Experience Jess Carter is an Independently Licensed and Nationally Certified Counselor with Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (MSC) and over a decade of experience in the field of Behavioral Health. Licensing AZ License: LPC-18822 ID License: LCPC-8750 Experience 10+ years of experience in the field of Behavioral Health, including Clinical Counseling, Crisis Intervention with Mesa & Chandler Fire and Medical Departments, CISM/Peer support, and Psychiatric Assessment in Hospitals and Emergency Departments.