Mya Carter

Owner & Founder of HWHC, Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW

I’m Mya Carter, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, and I founded Hope & Wellness Center in 2024. With over 8 years of experience working with diverse clients in various settings—ranging from residential facilities and the child welfare system to social service agencies, hospitals, mental health organizations, and advocacy work on Capitol Hill—I bring valuable knowledge, insight, respect, and cultural responsiveness to every client I work with.

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults facing depression, hopelessness, trauma, identity/self-esteem challenges, grief, loss, and relationship issues. Using trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based approaches, my style is psychoanalytic, encouraging clients to confront internal barriers affecting their well-being.

With a deep commitment to helping others, my goal is to instill hope and inspire individuals to create a life filled with wellness, peace, and healing. Having personally experienced significant hardships, I consider myself a witness to the transformative power of therapy and self-discovery.

Training, Qualifications & Licensure

EDUCATION

  • Master of Social Work | Wayne State University, 2019

  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science | Michigan State University, 2015

LICENSURE

  • Maryland | 31127

  • Washington DC | LC200001981

  • North Carolina | C015686

  • South Carolina | 15257

  • Michigan | 6801114242

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Identity and esteem-building

  • Life transitions

  • Mindfulness and Relaxation

  • Relationships

  • Trauma

  • Work/School-Related Stress & Burnout

TRAINING

I bring a rich and diverse clinical therapy and social work background, with extensive experience across various settings. As a Primary Clinical Therapist, I conducted intake evaluations, provided individual therapy, and developed evidence-based treatment plans, while also managing crises. I have supervised MSW interns, led group supervision sessions, delivered crisis interventions, and managed a diverse caseload of clients. I supported executive leadership through organizational management and child welfare policy research while leading racial equity initiatives. I have provided intensive crisis stabilization therapy, managed crisis calls, and conducted therapy within a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). I also delivered substance use counseling,

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

In my therapeutic practice, I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I believe in empowering my clients by equipping them with practical tools and techniques that foster lasting change and resilience.

I am committed to staying informed on the latest therapeutic innovations, ensuring that the care I provide is both hopeful and effective. My goal is to inspire hope and guide individuals toward healing, well-being, and the life they envision for themselves. Together, we will face challenges with courage and optimism, fostering growth and positive change.

Commitment to Diversity

I am dedicated to continuous learning and self-reflection to understand better how intersecting identities shape each person’s unique lived experience. I aim to be a compassionate ally and advocate for individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, and body types.