I'm ready to help!
is This you?
You are successful on paper. You have the title, the degree, the reputation. But behind the smile and the schedule, you are exhausted. You are overthinking everything, never feeling good enough, and criticizing your every move. You have been holding it together for so long that you have forgotten what peace actually feels like.
Or maybe your teen is the one struggling. They are overwhelmed, anxious, and carrying more than they should have to at their age. You want them to have someone safe to talk to — someone who gets it.
Either way, you are in the right place.
how cheRese works
Cherese specializes in working with women and young people who are ready to stop merely existing and start living. Her approach is warm, direct, and grounded in both clinical best practices and a genuine understanding of faith.
She creates a space where you do not have to choose between your faith and your mental health. You can bring both into the room. You can love God and still need a therapist. And in that space, healing happens.
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
credentials
& expertise
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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)
Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you accept insurance?
Cherese Carter Counseling is considered an out-of-network provider. This means I do not bill insurance directly, but many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement through their insurance company's out-of-network benefits. Upon request, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. I'd encourage you to contact your insurance company directly to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before our first session.
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What is your session rate?
Individual sessions are $175 per 50-minute session.
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Why are you out-of-network instead of in-network with insurance?
Working out-of-network allows me to focus fully on providing the highest quality of care without the limitations insurance companies often place on session length, frequency, treatment approach, or diagnosis requirements. This means our work together is guided entirely by what's clinically best for you, not by what an insurance company will approve.
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Do you offer in-person sessions?
No. Cherese Carter Counseling is a virtual-only practice. All sessions are held securely online, which allows me to serve clients across multiple states with the same flexibility and privacy, wherever you are.
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Can you provide therapy to any living in the United States or do I have to live in a certain state?
I am licensed to provide counseling services in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Texas. I am only able to see clients who are physically located in one of these states at the time of our session.
READY TO BEGIN? LET'S BOOK A SESSION!
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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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