My first time I. Therapy and Helen Carter-Gura has been really exceptional. I trust her during our sessions and I've opened up in a much needed way.
Helen Carter-Gura, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Helen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Helen. View 29 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Helen is wonderful to work with. She always holds space for me and listens.
More about Helen
- 26 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
Greetings and thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Renee Carter-Gura and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Addiction Professional in the state of Florida. I have been providing counseling services to adults and adolescents for over 20 years and if you are searching for someone that will provide a safe, caring and supportive environment while you focus on your needs and goals, I’m ready to work with you. My main approach to counseling includes cognitive-behavioral therapy but I can integrate other treatment approaches based on your individual needs. I know you may have questions about how all of this works and I look forward to providing those answers. I also know it takes courage to reach out and I’m so glad you did. I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Helen Carter-Gura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922262815.
- LMHC · Florida · MH8090 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Helen Carter-Gura
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
My first time I. Therapy and Helen Carter-Gura has been really exceptional. I trust her during our sessions and I've opened up in a much needed way.
Helen is wonderful to work with. She always holds space for me and listens.
Helen is very respectful and truly seeks to understand how she can best help me.
I love Helen! She's kind and compassionate and a straight shooter.
I'm horrible at speaking my feelings. I've always known what I feel, but expressing it in words was nearly impossible. She was patient with me, and still continues to be patient. I'm extremely grateful for that.
She's been great. I've learned many life skills and have helped me in very difficult times.
Great experience
Has helped me very well on a time of need. She's great!
I have had only two sessions and it appears to be good.
I'm really appreciative of this app and the therapy I've been getting.
Helen is very helpful offers good suggestions understands what’s going on in my life easy to talk to I look forward to being more healthy
I have been working with Helen for a few months. It started off with grief but she has helped me with so much more. She listens, patient and has a knack to pick up on things in our conversations that gives her a sense of where I am and help me get to where I need to be. She celebrates the wins and helps you through the difficulties. I would definitely recommend her.
This is a great place to be able to get everything off your chest and feel so much lighter in life.
I have been working with Helen through one of the hardest years of my life, and she has helped me tremendously with understanding not only myself, but anxiety that can inhibit my judgement. I am so thankful for her and her guidance!
My therapist has been a great help. It has been a very positive experience so far.
I was really hesitant to start therapy/counseling but I was basically at my wit's end. Helen was able to successfully help me learn ways to handle/cope with grief, stress, anxiety and a few other factors. I didn't feel judged at all and she was extremely compassionate and patient with me. The only downside to my move is that I couldn't keep Helen as my counselor but I GREATLY recommend her to anyone dealing with similar issues.
I am only two weeks into using this app. I think it has helped a lot. I love being able to send journal entries and have her respond promptly. She is also very caring and easy to open up to. Highly recommend.
Helen is respectful, patient, and caring. I’m so very thankful for her guidance and support this past year.
Helen was very Welcoming. I felt like I have been talking to her for years. that’s how comfortable she makes you feel. she thinks about your needs and in her next session will let me know what she came up with. i’m also supposed to send her some thing I guess to her email or her message but I can’t seem to figure out how to get there if you can help me that would be great.
Helen has been extremely helpful and supportive in her time working with me. She has helped me identify resources that have been very useful in improving my ability to more effectively manage my condition.
I love my counselor and trust in her completely. As a person who finds it hard to trust people, I have found her very easy to talk to and trust the feedback she gives me.
Helen has truly changed my life! I’ve been through a lot over the years but somehow remained a little resistant to therapy. I thank god every day that I took this leap and I am forever grateful to Helen and the better help app. I feel positive for the future and it is thanks to Helen! I look forward to continuing on this journey and working more on my mental health. A thousand thank you’s wouldn’t be enough!!!
Helen is literally everything I could’ve asked for in a counselor. I’ve tried therapy before, but it’s never clicked. I’m very thankful for the impact she’s had on my life & the tools she’s given me to make changes on my own!
I have really enjoyed my counselor. She's been really helpful and understanding. It's a really great process and I'm glad I took the steps to set up and follow through with therapy.
I feel much better after my session. She understands my issues and is very helpful to me in starting to address them and get answers.
Helen has been fantastic! I was skeptical about online Therapy at first but she has helped me overcome so many obstacles and she actively listens to me and adresses my concerns!
Was made to feel comfortable and at ease with both Helen and myself from the start. Very approachable. Strongly recommend Helen to future clients...a real soul searcher.
Helen was wonderful to work with- she was able to dig in quickly & help prioritize needed action. I preferred video calls, which went great and she always had followup worksheets, references & items to share as well to help me chew on or focus on in-between sessions. I appreciate either her fantastic memory or great note taking, as Helen was always on point at picking up where we needed & recalling past conversations for a very additive conversation!
She has been very helpful so far.
Frequently asked questions
Does Helen Carter-Gura offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Helen Carter-Gura works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Helen Carter-Gura speak?
Helen Carter-Gura speaks English.
How many years of experience does Helen Carter-Gura have?
Helen Carter-Gura has 26 years of experience.
Where is Helen Carter-Gura licensed to practice?
Helen Carter-Gura is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Helen Carter-Gura accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Helen Carter-Gura does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Helen Carter-Gura offer?
Helen Carter-Gura offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Helen Carter-Gura?
Helen Carter-Gura can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Helen Carter-Gura?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.