Deborah Boucher-Carter, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Deborah Boucher-Carter

Focus areas

Childhood Trauma

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Suicidal Tendencies

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Jungian

Gestalt

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deborah Boucher-Carter

With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where healing and growth can truly begin. My goal is to assist and empower you by helping you gain the tools you need to navigate life's challenges and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling future. My approach My work is grounded in a deep understanding of how trauma can impact all areas of life, and I bring a compassionate, whole-person approach to the therapeutic process. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported as you begin to make sense of your experiences and move toward healing. My strengths lie in creating strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust, and helping clients navigate difficult emotions with compassion and clarity. My focus If you have been struggling to navigate life's challenges, whether it's trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. We will work collaboratively to identify the patterns that are holding you back, and work towards building healthy coping skills to assist you with achieving your goals. My communication style Utilizing active and reflective listening skills, together we will work towards restoring a sense of safety, connection, and emotional balance. My journey to mental healthcare I am a compassionate person who has always enjoyed being supportive to others and helping others through their traumatic experiences. My goals for you Together, we will identify, define, and set achievable goals that will support you in making real and lasting progress towards improving and maintaining progress gained in treatment. My first session with you During our first session, we will gather background information, explore your reasons for coming to therapy, and explore your strengths and treatment expectations. Work collaboratively on building rapport to assist you with achieving treatment goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1003118530

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What practice does Deborah Boucher-Carter work with?

Deborah Boucher-Carter works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Deborah Boucher-Carter?

Deborah Boucher-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 Deborah Boucher-Carter on their profile.