Carter Psychotherapy Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C, IEDS
In-Person in South Pasadena, CA 91030
Online in California, Washington, D.C.
Welcome! My colleagues and I support adults, teens and couples looking for greater self understanding and ease. We incorporate mindfulness and somatic therapy with talk therapy, and draw from contemporary cognitive behavioral strategies to offer a healing experience that is personal, deep, and practical. Our areas of focus include anxiety and depression, relationship concerns, identity exploration, insomnia, and eating disorders. We also work frequently with people in the transition to parenthood, creative professionals, and people in high pressure careers or schools.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Hakomi Method A mindfulness-based approach that helps clients notice unconscious patterns in their body and mind. It emphasizes compassion and non-judgment.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: All of our therapists lead with curiosity about where you come from and how your current moment is related to the past experiences you have had. We also draw from mindfulness and somatic therapies to support you in going deeper. From there, we may also integrate evidence based practices such as CBT for insomnia (I-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, DBT or Inference Based CBT to support you in finding relief. We encourage you to check out our website to learn more about how each of our therapists works.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Each of our therapists offers several sliding scale spots depending on need. Please let us know if you need financial assistance.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Carter Psychotherapy Collective LCSW, PMH-C, IEDS
- Female
- License # 75499
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2017
Education: Carter Psychotherapy Collective is led by Allison Carer, LCSW, PMH-C, IEDS. She earned her BA in comparative literature from Brown University, her MFA from CalArts, and her MSW from UCLA. She is also certified in perinatal mental health, and certified as an Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist.
Carter Psychotherapy Collective Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in South Pasadena, CA 91030
- Available Online for residents of California, Washington, D.C.
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice
We are a small group practice dedicated to respectful, curious therapy that meets our clients where they are at. We love balancing long term supportive therapy with focused support that can help you find relief. We work with clients 12+, are LGBTQIA+ affirming and body positive, and work with a diverse, neurodiverse clientele.