The Carter Psychotherapy Group - Dr. Benealia Carter

NCC, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, C-DBT
Accepting Clients

Starting therapy is an achievement. Addressing avoided topics can be tough. The Carter Psychotherapy Group provides a space for you.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Mechanicsville, VA

Free Initial Consultation
Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

My areas of specialized training are crisis intervention, family systems work, military counseling, and behavior modification with clients diagnosed with comorbid disorders (ex. PTSD and polysubstance dependence). As a former emergency services clinician, I welcome first responders and clients with chronic medical problems.

My Background and Approach

For the past 20 years, I have strived to assist clients to achieve mental wellness utilizing strength-based methods. Through assessment of psychosocial and environmental attributes and stressors, clients will receive treatment designed to stabilize mood and enhance overall wellness. My goal is to create a safe space for individuals and families to access mental health services without barriers to treatment.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Therapy is a process and just starting is an accomplishment. It can be difficult because you may address topics that you have avoided. This is a place for you to fully engage in treatment so that you leave every session needing therapy less and less.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anger Issues Anxiety

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
NCC, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, C-DBT, State of Virginia · #0701009264
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Major: Professional Counseling and Supervision - American International College, Springfield, MA December 2019
Additional credentials
LCPC #LC15379 (MD)
LMHC #11685 (MA)
LPC #PRC200001422 (DC)
LPC #LPC.12118.PC (SC)
•National Certified Counselor-NBCC # 611428
•Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist-Evergreen Certifications- #910602
• NIH Office of Extramural Research: Protecting Human Research Participants - # 2575084
• Crisis Prevention Intervention – NE37ED48
• National Provider Identifier- # 1205166089
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
7 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Multiplan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA)
  • Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Carelon
  • Anthem BCBS VA
  • UHC/Optum
  • Magellan
  • Sentara
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • All Savers
  • Tricare East
  • First Health
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare East
  • First Health
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • Point32 Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Multiplan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Anthem Healthkeepers
  • Optima Health Plan
  • CareFirst
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Sentara Health
  • Aetna
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • TRICARE
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

Location

Primary Location

Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(888) 220-7939 x 0358
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 37.6087561°, -77.3733139°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Forest Heights
Maryland
20745
Highland Springs
Virginia
23223
Oxon Hill
Maryland
20748
Temple Hills
Maryland
20748
Marlow Heights
Maryland
20748
Fort Washington
Maryland
20744
Washington
District of Columbia
20001
Sandston
Virginia
23250
Camp Springs
Maryland
20748
Glen Allen
Virginia
23227
Suitland
Maryland
20747
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
22060
Morningside
Maryland
20746
Capitol Heights
Maryland
20743
District Heights
Maryland
20747
West Springfield
Virginia
22153
Accokeek
Maryland
20735
Seat Pleasant
Maryland
20743
Mount Rainier
Maryland
20712
Lorton
Virginia
22079
Brandywine
Maryland
20613
Cheverly
Maryland
20785
Bladensburg
Maryland
20710
Bryans Road
Maryland
20646
Landover
Maryland
20785
Chillum
Maryland
20912
Hyattsville
Maryland
20783
Chevy Chase
Maryland
20815
Landover Hills
Maryland
20784
Takoma Park
Maryland
20912
Glenarden
Maryland
20706
Adelphi
Maryland
20903
New Carrollton
Maryland
20784
Indian Head
Maryland
20640
Berwyn Heights
Maryland
20740
Fairfax Station
Virginia
22039
Oakton
Virginia
22185
Greenbelt
Maryland
20770
Kensington
Maryland
20895
Pomfret
Maryland
20675
Lake Ridge
Virginia
22192
Seabrook
Maryland
20706
Lanham
Maryland
20706
Beltsville
Maryland
20783
Glenn Dale
Maryland
20769
Reston
Virginia
22182
Dale City
Virginia
22193
La Plata
Maryland
20695
King William
Virginia
23086
Bowie
Maryland
20721

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 165/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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