Debbie Carter, LPC

08/12/2026

Wise words from Taylor Swift! Energy is expensive and should be treated as such. 🙂‍↕️💎

08/06/2026

Mr. Rogers' wisdom! How many adults do you know who seem to easily push down their emotions? As a therapist I see it everyday! While people feel like it helps them or is a sign of strength...the emotions don't stay down forever. They eventually come out in a much uglier form: anger, aggression, hatred, violence, etc. Get the picture? Parents, start modeling NOW, and talking to to your children about allowing their emotions to come out as they arise.

07/13/2026

07/01/2026

Allow your mind to relax and dwell in the calmness.

04/16/2026

Yes!

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10/15/2025

Change is growth. Keeping everything the same is stagnation.

May we raise truth-seekers.
The ones who challenge what’s “normal,” question what’s harmful, and build what’s better.
That’s how change begins — with courage that refuses to settle.

10/07/2025

We all carry expectations for our lives. Whether it’s goals, timelines, or bucket lists—there’s always a desire for things to unfold a certain way.

And when they don’t, it can feel disheartening. Trust me, I’ve been there.

For years, I thought I would be a published author in my 30s. When that didn’t happen, I felt like I had somehow fallen short.

Instead, my 30s became a decade of meaningful work with and the creation of my podcast, ✨

Now, at 40, I’m publishing my first book—and I wouldn’t have it any other way. There was purpose in the timeline, and in everything I learned along the way.

This is your reminder: even in disappointment, unplanned moments can guide you toward amazing opportunities. The most unexpected paths often lead to the most beautiful destinations ✨💕

xo,

08/27/2025

Dealing with emotions vs. shutting them off...always a better option.

So you cut off big feelings in your family before they erupt? Why that might be backfiring for you AND your people, here: https://ericalayne.co/being-a-fixer/