Alice McCarter, LICSW, LCSW

Alice McCarter is a licensed social worker who has spent over two decades supporting people through complex life challenges, including five years practicing in North Carolina after extensive work in Massachusetts. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW indicates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW indicates Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and brings a blend of clinical experience and practical guidance to each client relationship.

Alice focuses on helping individuals manage depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship dynamics while guiding personal growth and emotional healing. Her practice addresses issues such as self-esteem, life transitions, communication difficulties, workplace stress, chronic health concerns, and midlife changes, with particular experience supporting caregiver stress and helping clients rediscover purpose and self-worth.

Her approach is client-centered and compassionate, creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change. Whether the need is improving relationships, coping with change, or fostering deeper self-understanding, Alice offers steady professional support and collaborative guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Mindfulness Therapy invites clients to develop present-moment awareness through simple attention and breathing practices. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation for issues like anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered method that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation; it is particularly useful for addressing ambivalence around behavior change, addictions, or lifestyle shifts.

Alice works collaboratively with each client to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best, taking into account individual goals, preferences, and practical needs. Finding the right therapeutic method is an ongoing process, and the therapist partners with clients to adjust strategies as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone provide a face-to-face experience from home, while live chat and text-based messaging allow for support between appointments and for those who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations.