Get to know Jennifer Carter
What do you do in your work? Why do you do it that way?
I believe in the relationship that I build with my clients and view this as a core to our work together. Building mutual trust, respect and collaboration leads to better outcomes overall for treatment. In my practice, I first work to establish a collaborative relationship and help my clients with pressing concerns, and then help them identify goals and make steps towards change. I work with the client to explore their beliefs and thoughts and how they have evolved over time. In and outside of the sessions, clients learn and implement skills to make changes. I use different treatment modalities based on the goals my clients identify–these might include cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional and mindfulness techniques, brief solution focused therapy, and motivational interviewing.