Chantia Carter, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple breathing or body-check techniques to help reduce reactivity. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions during life changes. Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on how people communicate and connect. It provides a structured way to slow down difficult conversations, name needs, and rebuild safety in close relationships. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person’s reasons for change and builds motivation step by step. It is often used when someone feels stuck or unsure how to take the next step toward a goal. Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps determine what feels most helpful over time. Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls let a therapist observe tone and body language, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit brief check-ins during a workday, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.