Dr. Jeralyn Carter

Compassionate guidance with evidence-based tools

LMHC Hawaii

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jeralyn

Dr. Jeralyn Carter greets prospective clients with a clear focus on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and other life disruptions.

Background and approach

As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Hawaii, she draws on 18 years of professional experience to support those facing depression, grief, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of additional challenges including body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and adoption-related issues. Her style blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with deeper reflective work.

Dr. Carter integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered principles, and Jungian-influenced depth work to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and develop new skills.

She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set realistic goals and track progress as thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shift. Patients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence that combines mindfulness and spiritual grounding with structured therapeutic methods.

Dr. Carter accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, offering a versatile practice aimed at fostering resilience, clarity, and meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Carter frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and skill-focused, often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action. Both approaches emphasize present-moment work and actionable steps for coping and change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods to create a tailored plan. Clients participate in deciding which strategies feel most useful and how to pace skill-building and deeper exploration.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from remote locations or while traveling, and they allow ongoing work on skills, mindfulness, and emotional processing in ways that fit a client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Carter address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and many additional focus areas such as caregiver stress and body image.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

The approach combines evidence-based interventions with reflective depth work and mindfulness. She uses CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered techniques, and Jungian ideas to tailor therapy to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Carter has 18 years of experience as a mental health professional, supporting clients through mood disorders, trauma, grief, and a wide variety of life challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Hawaii with the credential listed as HI LMHC MHC-298 and maintains a practice serving clients from that location.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for clients located outside the U.S.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dr. Carter?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Hawaii

Languages

English