- Warm practical support
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Focus on clear goals
About Jeralyn
Dr. Jeralyn Carter offers a calm, steady presence for people coping with jealousy and other relationship concerns. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps that help people feel more in control of their emotions.
Dr. Carter blends straightforward talk therapy with mindfulness and deeper reflective work. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills also appear in sessions when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Her background includes long experience with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress. She also supports people facing parenting pressures, career changes, chronic illness, and sexual identity concerns. That range means she can pull from several approaches to match what a person actually needs in life right now.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Clients can expect to work on thought patterns, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices tailored to daily life. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what shifts over time.
Dr. Carter works with people in Hawaii and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Dr. Carter blends straightforward talk therapy with mindfulness and deeper reflective work. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills also appear in sessions when emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
Her background includes long experience with grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, and stress. She also supports people facing parenting pressures, career changes, chronic illness, and sexual identity concerns. That range means she can pull from several approaches to match what a person actually needs in life right now.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Clients can expect to work on thought patterns, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices tailored to daily life. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what shifts over time.
Dr. Carter works with people in Hawaii and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Dr. Carter draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that translate well to online sessions. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action, helping people move toward what matters despite uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, offering concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on CBT exercises for thought patterns for a while, then adding ACT practices or DBT skills as needed.
Confirm the therapist's current session delivery options before booking, since formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find that doing mindfulness practices and CBT homework between meetings fits daily life better when therapy is offered remotely. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools so online sessions still feel practical and connected.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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 OCDPanic 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
Credentials
Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns, including jealousy.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and nonjudgmental and focus on practical tools. She mixes talk therapy, mindfulness, and reflective depth work to address daily challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
Where is the therapist based?
She is based in Hawaii and holds the credential HI LMHC.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.