Alfred Carter, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Alfred Carter

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress

Cultural Diversity Issues

Racism Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Dialectical (DBT)

Family Systems

Eclectic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alfred Carter

Hi there, I'm Alfred! Hello. My name is Alfred Renard Carter, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. My clinical experience and specializations focus on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Management. I take a strength-based approach to empower you to overcome the psychological and emotional distress you're experiencing. My approach I'm eclectic in my theoretical approach, leaning towards Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic Existential theories. I believe your clinical needs should determine the approach and interventions most suitable for your treatment. While my education and experience provide competence to offer effective treatment, I don't claim to be an expert on you. You're the expert on your life journey. My role is to walk with you through past and present challenges to alleviate psychological symptoms and barriers preventing your well-being. I'm honored to walk with you on your journey. My focus I prefer working with motivated clients who believe in the work and trust the process. My role is to walk with you through past and present challenges to alleviate symptoms and barriers impacting your well-being. My communication style My communication style is calm, active, and reflective. Our dialogue is collaborative, working together to address your problems. My goal is for you to leave each session with insight or an intervention to apply in your upcoming week. My journey to mental healthcare My first professional experience was in a community mental health setting, treating individuals experiencing their first psychotic break. This was a challenging yet rewarding experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1356476089

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5.00

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What practice does Alfred Carter work with?

Alfred Carter works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Alfred Carter?

Alfred Carter frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alfred Carter on their profile.