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Carter Jones

Carter Jones

LMSW

Michigan

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Straightforward support for parenting and family concerns

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801106145
NPI
1609387349
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Practical tools
  • Approachable style
  • Focus on caregivers

About Carter

Carter Jones is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to help people find practical directions that fit their life and way of thinking. Carter draws on everyday language and a straightforward style to make sessions feel accessible.

Before becoming a therapist he spent seven years working in a nursing home and sub-acute rehab setting. That background gave him hands-on experience with common chronic medical conditions and how mental health medications are used in real-world care. He has also worked in after-school programs and connects with grade schoolers and teens navigating school or life challenges.

His listed approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy, which he uses to address mood and anxiety concerns, impulse control, and substance use issues. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, bringing practical tools to manage burnout and daily demands.

Carter places strong value on the working relationship, aiming to be approachable and consistently supportive. He says humor can be part of sessions when it fits, and he works to match techniques to each person’s needs and goals. People who want straightforward, tool-focused sessions may find his style comfortable.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based techniques Carter uses include cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood, and solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on small, concrete steps and practical solutions to move toward a client's goals. These approaches are goal-oriented and often emphasize short-term, actionable changes that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Carter will talk with each person about their concerns, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest ways to try different techniques and adjust them over time. The therapist and client decide together what methods fit best for the client’s situation and goals.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It can also let people use sessions from different locations when circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical strategies that translate into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carter commonly address

He focuses on family and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, plus related areas such as substance use, caregiver stress, and workplace difficulties.

How would you describe his approach in sessions

He uses a practical, collaborative style grounded in cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas to help people try concrete tools and small changes.

What background does he bring to therapy work

He worked seven years in nursing home and sub-acute rehab settings and has experience in after-school programs, which informs his understanding of medical concerns and youth challenges.

Where is Carter licensed and practicing

He holds an LMSW, which stands for licensed master social worker, and is located in Michigan.

In what languages can sessions be held

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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