A specialized sandtray therapy table at Carter Collaborative Counseling in Olive Branch, MS, featuring a well-equipped tray of sand and an extensive, diverse collection of miniatures on the adjacent wall for creative expression and trauma processing

Our Counseling Services

WHOLE FAMILY

SUPPORT

TAILORED HELP AT ANY AGE AND ANY STAGE

We specialize in collaborating with individuals, families, couples, and children to help each person tell and change their story. Our personal therapy style incorporates Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Movement, Personality Style (Enneagram, MBTI), Career Counseling, and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP).

Individual therapy for adults and teens in Olive Branch, MS – treating anxiety and trauma

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Anxiety
Depression
Shame
Grief
Trauma/Abuse
OCD
Bipolar Disorder
Anger Management
Borderline Personality
Narcissism Personality
Spirituality 

Play therapy and child counseling services in North Mississippi for ADHD and social development

CHILD PLAY THERAPY

Anxiety
Poor Self Esteem
ADHD/Impulse Control
Oppositional Defiance
Autism Spectrum
Divorce
Behavioral Concerns
Aggression
Parent/Child Bond

Family counseling and couples therapy in Olive Branch for communication and restoring trust

COUPLES THERAPY

Communication
Boundaries
Restoring Trust
Sexual Wholeness
Conflict Resolution
Premarital Counseling
Co-Parenting Support

Clinical supervision for LPC-S and professional development training for therapists in Mississippi

Professional Development

Board Qualified LPC Supervisor (MS)
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
APT Approved Provider #21-644
Couples Therapy Consultation
Family Therapy Consultation
Play Therapy Consultation

Heather Carter - Approved Provider of APT training
Heather Carter - Approved Provider of APT training

Finding the right supervisor helps set the trajectory for your career. Some of my values as a supervisor are:

  • Guiding others in professional practices to prevent burnout

  • Giving clear, straightforward, and considerate feedback

  • Sharing/teaching while encouraging each therapist’s unique voice

  • Being curious about you and your needs

  • Being curious and a student of others’ culture and context in which they live.

  • Emboldening new counselors to find joy and a passion in serving others well.

Logo for Collaborative Counseling located in the Memphis metro area; logo symbolizes the collaborative nature of working together through the healing process

Got Career Questions?

  • Currently, I offer supervision and consultation on Mondays and Fridays. Hours may vary on these days. I also have limited availability on Wednesday mornings. If you know you need a specific time apart from these, I will not be a good fit for you at this time.

    • Peer/Group supervision is $75 per hour.

    • Individual supervision is $100 per hour. 

    • Consultation is $35 per 30mins and $70 per hour.

  • Short answer- It depends on your needs, either RPT or LPC. Long answer-If you are pursuing your Registered Play Therapistcredential, YES! This is a national certification and we can utilize virtual meetings together. If you are pursing your LPC state licensure outside of MS, NO. Heather is allowed to supervise individuals working towards their LPC state licensure for Mississippi ONLY.  Also, due to state boards having different requirements, reaching out to a supervisor in your state would be more beneficial for you regarding the licensure process. However, if you are moving to this area from out of state, finding a supervisor in MS will be one of the top priorities in your licensure process. The best bang for your buck is if you are pursuing MS licensure ANDthe Registered Play Therapy credential. Our hours will count for both of these! If you are out of state, already have a great supervisor, and simply need quick support regarding one of my specialty areas, I’d be a good fit for a consult!

  • To start the process, please reach out to Heather via email. It’s important for a supervisor and supervisee to have a secure join (a little like with our clients) – I’m sure you are aware how our work suffers without it! After reaching out, expect to receive a link to some initial documentation. This information will help us determine if this commitment would be a good fit for us both moving forward. After completion of documentation, please expect a follow up response from me within 72 hours.