Dr. Denisha Carter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Carolina University, a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia State University, and a Doctoral degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Carter’s experience includes but is not limited to: providing therapeutic support to traumatized children and adolescents, building capacity in support systems (specifically parents and families), facilitating client-centered, consultee centered and administrative consultation, conducting professional development workshops for mental health providers, psychology externs, psychiatry residents, and school-based staff, and supervising doctoral level clinical trainees.
Dr.Carter is the Associate Director of Clinical Training and a member of the clinical staff at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Psychiatry’s Center for Wellbeing in School Environments (WISE). She utilizes trauma-based and family systems-oriented treatment approaches to support children, adolescents and families. Her clinical background includes work in non-profit agencies, community mental health organizations, and juvenile justice court systems in California, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, and DC. She enjoys wine tasting, visiting with family and friends, playing spirited games of Monopoly, and anytime on or near a beach!