Cheryl Carter, PsyD,
About Cheryl Carter (She/Her)
Cheryl Carter is a licensed clinical psychologist, who has been practicing since 2016. She received both her Masters and Doctoral Degrees from Adler University (Formerly, The Adler School of Professional Psychology) in Chicago, IL. She completed her pre-doctoral APA-accredited internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Fort Logan in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Carter specializes in providing individual psychotherapy to adults with histories of complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief/loss, and trauma. Dr. Carter is passionate about helping individuals build a positive sense of self, develop resilience, self-awareness, and enhancing their connections with others. In her spare time, Dr. Carter enjoys reading, traveling, chasing her toddler, and spending time with family and friends.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Race, culture & mental health
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
Therapy Types
- ACT Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- ERP Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- UnityPoint
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
Languages
- English
Education
- Adler School of Professional Psychology
- Adler University
Locations
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Questions About
Cheryl Carter
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Cheryl Carter. You can also call 217-693-6072 to have someone assist you.
Cheryl Carter generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 217-693-6072 to find out Cheryl Carter's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Cheryl Carter:
- Aetna
- America's Choice Provider Network
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Duly Health and Care (DuPage)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Guidehealth
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Pathways (Amita Health)
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
- UnityPoint
- Wellcare
- Wellpoint (Unicare/Healthlink)
- Zelis (HFN Network Solutions)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 217-693-6072 to see how we can help.
Cheryl Carter is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Cheryl Carter works at:
Yes, Cheryl Carter does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Cheryl Carter is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: