ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Hamilton, OH

My name is Dr. Llena Carter. I am originally from the southside of Chicago. I have lived in four different states and traveled to over 40; including teaching/traveling abroad for multiple summers. I have been a therapist for over 20 years and have a breadth of experience. I see therapy as a sacred space where trust and nonjudgment are essential. I am specifically passionate about providing support for persons of color and oppressed populations where therapy may be otherwise stigmatized. I would be honored to walk, even a small part of your journey, with you.

In my 20-plus years of clinical experience, I have worked with individuals, families as well as with couples and groups. My experience has stemmed from a variety of settings including domestic violence shelters, psychiatric units, juvenile detention centers, college campuses and private practice. Consulting work has included Suicide Prevention, DEI trainings, Intergroup Dialogue, and Groups geared toward de-stigmatizing mental wellness for communities of color. All are welcome here.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel better? Happier? Now more than ever, people feel anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. We will start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. I help you put a plan in place to move forward, and celebrate successes along the way!

I have experience working with youth, teens, and young adults in various settings. I have worked with foster care children and families, helping to ease transitions and relieve post-traumatic stress symptoms. I use a variety of techniques to improve presenting symptoms and teach healthy coping skills. Helping people live a better life is my passion!

If anxiety or stress is getting in the way of the life you want, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Maybe you feel constantly overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, paralyzed by fear, or like anxiety and depression are keeping you from doing the things that matter to you. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening and find a way forward.

I work with adults, children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, phobias, depersonalization and derealization (DP/DR). I also specialize in depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, narcissistic abuse, and other interpersonal challenges, as well as ADHD and Autism in children and adults.

I do what I do because I’ve been where you are. I remember the panic, the worry, the fear and despair—and I know how much it means to have someone beside you as you find your way through it. You don’t have to figure it out alone—I’ll be here to help you take those steps, one at a time.