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Deja Carter, LCSW

Deja Carter, LCSW

Psychotherapist
10850 W Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI
Deja Carter, LCSW, SAC-IT, helps individuals navigate life's emotional challenges with compassion and clinical insight. Serving teens and adults across Wisconsin, she offers individualized therapy rooted in understanding each client unique experience. Whether someone is facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with substance use, Deja creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where healing and personal growth are not only possible but encouraged. She works closely with teens (15–17), young adults, and adults up to age 64, drawing from evidence-based practices to foster resilience and lasting change. At LifeStance Health, Deja offers specialized care for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and alcohol or drug use issues—three areas where she brings both passion and deep expertise. She understands the complex emotional and behavioral layers tied to these concerns and empowers clients to reconnect with their values, manage distressing thoughts, and build healthier coping strategies. Through her work with the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and others navigating intense personal stressors, she remains grounded in empathy and strength-based support. Deja integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among other approaches, tailoring each session to her clients’ goals. Her clinical toolkit also includes mindfulness techniques and exposure therapy, offering flexible and practical strategies that meet clients where they are. Outside the therapy room, Deja enjoys creating art, making jewelry, and practicing a variety of fiber arts like crocheting, knitting, sewing, and embroidery. These creative passions reflect her appreciation for detail, patience, and self-expression—qualities she brings into her therapeutic work.

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About Deja Carter

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Psychological Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues Therapy
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Deja Carter

Deja Carter, LCSW, SAC-IT, helps individuals navigate life's emotional challenges with compassion and clinical insight. Serving teens and adults across Wisconsin, she offers individualized therapy rooted in understanding each client unique experience. Whether someone is facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or struggling with substance use, Deja creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where healing and personal growth are not only possible but encouraged. She works closely with teens (15–17), young adults, and adults up to age 64, drawing from evidence-based practices to foster resilience and lasting change. At LifeStance Health, Deja offers specialized care for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and alcohol or drug use issues—three areas where she brings both passion and deep expertise. She understands the complex emotional and behavioral layers tied to these concerns and empowers clients to reconnect with their values, manage distressing thoughts, and build healthier coping strategies. Through her work with the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and others navigating intense personal stressors, she remains grounded in empathy and strength-based support. Deja integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among other approaches, tailoring each session to her clients’ goals. Her clinical toolkit also includes mindfulness techniques and exposure therapy, offering flexible and practical strategies that meet clients where they are. Outside the therapy room, Deja enjoys creating art, making jewelry, and practicing a variety of fiber arts like crocheting, knitting, sewing, and embroidery. These creative passions reflect her appreciation for detail, patience, and self-expression—qualities she brings into her therapeutic work.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Hoarding Disorder

Office location

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Lifestance Health - Wisconsin
10850 W Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53224
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1316683105

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Where is Deja Carter's office located?

Deja Carter has 2 office locations in Milwaukee, view full addresses on Deja Carter's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Deja Carter?

Deja Carter frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Deja Carter on their profile.

What languages does Deja Carter speak?

Deja Carter speaks English.

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