Website
https://www.sonshinecounseling.org
Chivaun Carter
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About
I believe my work as a therapist is a calling—one that allows me to walk alongside individuals and families during some of life’s most vulnerable and transformative moments. My personal testimony is rooted in experiencing God’s faithfulness through both seasons of strength and seasons that required deep surrender. I have learned that healing is not only clinical, but spiritual, and that true restoration comes from partnering evidence-based practices with God’s truth.
Scripture plays a guiding role in both my life and my work. Verses such as Jeremiah 29:11 remind me—and those I serve—that God has intentional plans filled with hope and purpose. 2 Timothy 1:7 anchors the belief that we are not called to live in fear, but in power, love, and a sound mind. I also often reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages trust in God’s direction even when the path is unclear.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Central Islip
- Bay Shore
- Brentwood
- Coram
- Middle Island
Counties
- Suffolk County
- Nassau
- Bronx
- Queens
- New York County
ZIPs
- 11716
- 11706
- 11798
- 11550
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- NY
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 75-90 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Group Therapy
- Telehealth
- Family Sessions
Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations
- Disability
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Toddler – Preschool (2-5)
- Child (6-11)
- Preteen (11-12)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
Special Populations
- Disabled
- Ethnic Minorities
- Ministry Leaders
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Motivational Interviewing
Experiential Therapies
- Play Therapy
Strengths
- Anxiety
- Women’s issues
- Depression
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Optum
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Stony Brook University
- Degree:Masters Degree
Years In Practice
12
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:100797
- State:
- NY
Professional Associations
- National Association of Social Workers
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
