


I'm ready to help!
is This you?
I see you. The one who is outwardly confident but inwardly crumbling. The strong one everyone comes to, but no one ever stops to check on. You're exhausted and tired of feeling like peace is something you can never quite catch.
You've been waiting for life to slow down so you can finally exhale. But deep down you know that moment isn't coming on its own. You have to choose it. And that's exactly why you're here. You've been holding it together for everyone else, but who is supporting you?
I specialize in helping high-achieving women who are privately battling anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure of carrying it all. Together we'll craft the goals you actually want for your life.I'll help you shift from hustle to healing, from panic to peace, and from chasing the next vacation to building a life you don't need to escape.
As a Licensed Counselor and ordained minister, my approach is warm, honest, and grounded in both clinical tools and Christian faith (when desired). I'm not here to give you more to do. I'm here to help you finally put some things down. I offer virtual counseling to those living in DC, MD, VA, PA, TX. If this resonates with you, set up a consultation call.
Let's craft the goals you actually want for your life

cRedentials
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Washington D.C., Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) — Maryland
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National Certified Counselor - National Board of Certified Counselors
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Texas Christian University — B.A. in Business Marketing and Religion
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Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling
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Adjunct Professor, Capital Seminary and Graduate School
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Author of Hello, Peace and Hello, Purpose
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Founder of S.H.I.N.E. (Serve Him In Everything)


CHERESE CARTER Therapy
aReas of focus
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Integration of Faith and Mental Health
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Anxiety and Stress Management
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Burnout and Perfectionism
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Feeling Outwardly Confident, Inwardly Crumbling
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Self-Worth, Identity, and Inner Critic Work
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Teen and Young Adult Counseling
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Life Transitions and Adjustment
peace
STARTS HERE
Starting therapy is an act of courage — and you do not have to do it perfectly. Here is how it works:
Click the button below to visit the secure scheduling portal.
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Select a consultation time that works for you.
Complete the intake paperwork through the secure client portal.
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Show up. Breathe. Begin.
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frequently
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If you have additional questions:
Contact Cherese Carter Counseling at care@cheresecartercounseling.com or call (240) 221-1514 .

it is the ability to flourish in the middle of it.
peace is not the absence of pRessuRe.
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