WELCOME TO
CIRCLES OF HOPE COUNSELING
Find Your Path to Healing
At Circles of Hope Counseling, we provide a safe and supportive environment for your mental health journey. we offer transformative online behavioral therapy tailored for you. Embrace your journey toward emotional healing and personal growth. Connect with a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home and take the first step
towards healing today.
ALEXIUS CARTER
Alexius Carter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 14 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges. She earned Her Master’s degree from the University of Central Florida and is currently licensed to practice in Florida, Maine, Virginia, Arizona, and Colorado. While she resides in Florida, she works with clients across these states through Multiple Telehealth Platforms.
"My approach is compassionate and collaborative—I believe in helping clients recognize their own strengths and inner resilience to create meaningful change. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I'm here to support you in finding balance, clarity, and healing".
YOUR FIRST SESSION
In your first session, you can expect a welcoming, supportive space where you can begin to share what’s bringing yourself to therapy. You & Alexius will talk about your current challenges, personal goals, and any past experiences that you feel are important to the healing process. Alexius will also ask some questions to better understand your history and overall well-being, which helps her tailor the work to your unique needs.
This session is also a chance for you to get a feel for Alexius's style, and can ask any questions you may have about the therapy process. Most importantly, it’s the beginning of building a trusting, a collaborative relationship where you feel safe, heard, and empowered, to take the next steps on your journey of mental healing.
BENEFITS OF ONLINE THERAPY
- Online therapy offers flexibility and convenience, allowing you to connect with a therapist from the comfort of your home. Experience personalized support tailored to your unique needs, anytime and anywhere.
- Alexius is best positioned to support adults who are navigating life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many of her clients are high-functioning individuals who appear to be managing well on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about their path forward.
- She also work well with those who may be hesitant to seek help at first, but are open to growth once they feel safe, heard, and understood. Clients who benefit most from working together are those ready to explore their inner world, willingness to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and are interested in developing practical coping strategies they can use in everyday life.
- Alexius has a style that is grounded, supportive, and collaborative—"I aim to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they work toward clarity, healing, and personal empowerment".
TREATMENT METHODS
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL (CBT)
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop effective coping strategies and challenge intrusive thoughts that may be contributing to their anxiety. I also assign targeted homework to reinforce therapeutic techniques and encourage clients to apply these skills in their daily lives outside of sessions.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in building distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. I assign DBT-based homework to encourage clients to practice these techniques between sessions, promoting greater self-awareness and long-term skill integration.
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
I utilize Motivational Interviewing (MI) to enhance clients’ intrinsic motivation for change by fostering a collaborative and non-judgmental environment. Through guided conversations, clients are encouraged to explore their ambivalence, recognize their personal strengths, and identify their own reasons for growth and change.