Christy Holdsclaw Carter

MS, LCMHCA • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate

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About

Embracing authenticity and guiding individuals through life's transitions, Christy Holdsclaw Carter brings a unique perspective to her therapeutic practice. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, Christy operates from existential and DBT frameworks, believing in the power of meaning-making and radical acceptance. Her approach centers on the belief that individuals have the capacity for change within themselves, and she seeks to walk alongside them as they build awareness, sense of purpose, and direction.

Christy's therapeutic journey is deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences as a bicultural, bisexual daughter of an immigrant. This background has given her firsthand insight into the challenges of showing up authentically in a culture that is not always safe for or embracing of individuals whose identities fall outside societal norms. Her work focuses on helping people who seek stability and self-acceptance but hold themselves back due to past experiences or external pressures.

Equipped with a BS in Middle Grades Education from North Carolina State University and a Master's of Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), Christy brings a strong educational foundation to her practice. She is trained in Brainspotting, a brain-based trauma protocol that aids clients in identifying, processing, and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional and body pain, trauma, and dissociation. In her approach to eating disorders and body image, Christy operates from a weight-inclusive, Fat Positive, and Intuitive Eating philosophy.

As a proudly Queer-Affirming therapist committed to social justice, Christy strives to use her own power and privilege to increase access for others. Her practice is rooted in the belief that choosing to embrace one's authentic self is a path toward peace and more genuine connection with others. She encourages clients to forge their own paths and experience comfort in their own truth, ultimately leading to living their fullest possible lives.

In her spare time, Christy enjoys reading, playing with her dogs, cooking, and hiking, bringing a sense of balance and personal growth to her own life that mirrors what she encourages in her clients. Through her compassionate and affirming approach, Christy Holdsclaw Carter creates a space where individuals can explore their full, authentic, and vibrant selves, setting them on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education
  • Master of Counseling

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Brainspotting Training

State Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NC

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Eating Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma

State Licenses

  • North Carolina

Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities

  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Queer Allied

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Locations

Three Birds Counseling - Greensboro Office
1175 Revolution Mill Dr, 29 3
Greensboro, NC 27405

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