Daniela Carter (she/her/hers)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I’m Daniela Carter (she/her/hers), a mental health therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health therapy.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Individuals, couples, adolescents 12 and up adults 18 and up male and female who are ready to make a change and improve their mental health.

My Background and Approach

I'm a mental health therapist with over 15 years of experience walking alongside individuals, families, children, and communities on their path to healing. My journey began at the University of Central Florida, where I earned my Master’s in Social Work, but the heart of my work has always lived in the stories people carry. In my practice, I offer a space where judgment is left at the door and your full self is welcome. This being a space to be heard, seen, and supported, especially when life feels out of rhythm. I believe healing happens when we gently reconnect with ourselves: our thoughts, our emotions, our bodies. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I provide counseling that honors your language, your roots, and your lived experiences. My approach blends mindfulness, emotional awareness, and body-centered wellness to help you find balance and reclaim your sense of direction. This work is my calling, to help you rise above what weighs you down and rediscover yourself.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe every person carries deep, innate worth. Change is possible when people feel seen, heard, and respected. Therapy is a collaborative, courageous process: I partner with clients to identify strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills that create real-life shifts. I believe in evidence-informed care. I integrate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness—choosing tools that fit each person’s goals and preferences rather than following a single rigid model. I believe in practical, measurable goals. Therapy should translate into improved daily functioning—better sleep, clearer boundaries, stronger relationships, reduced symptoms, or increased life satisfaction. I collaborate on specific goals and track progress.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Conflict
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Florida Blue
  • Lyra Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Oscar Health
  • BCBS of MA
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $125 - 170/session

Reach out to Daniela