Michelle Carter, LICSW

Michelle Carter, LICSW, MSW, SAP, brings 15 years of clinical experience to a collaborative, client-centered practice that emphasizes values, self-awareness, and practical change. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker she is authorized to practice independently; she also holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Substance Abuse Professional credential. She is eligible for DBT and a trauma-focused credential (CTTP), reflecting additional training and focus on emotion regulation and trauma-informed care.

Michelle approaches therapy as a shared process in which the person in therapy and the therapist work together to identify meaningful goals and the obstacles that get in the way. She helps clients notice which expectations belong to them and which were picked up from others, and supports them in deciding which burdens to carry and which to set down. That work often opens space to reclaim values, strengthen resilience, and pursue more satisfying, authentic lives.

With a nonjudgmental stance, Michelle guides clients through exploration of symptoms and behaviors, aiming to reduce what holds them back while building on existing strengths. Her focus is on practical steps toward greater self-understanding, acceptance, and the kinds of changes that reflect the healthier, more confident self rather than responses driven by fear.