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Don Carter, MSW, LCSWProfessional Experience Hi, my name is Don Carter. I've been in private practice since February 2002. I've been employed as a therapist for over 22 years at several mental health agencies around Mid-Missouri. During the eight years prior to going solo, I managed the Behavioral Health Program at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.
My primary specialty is addictions therapy. I have nearly two decades of experience providing therapy for...
I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Social Work where I received my Bachelors (BSW) and Masters (MSW) Degrees in the early 1990's. I also played football for Mizzou from 1977 to 1980... Go Tigers!! Professional Credentials & Organizations
Personal Experience I'm sure I am a counselor today because that's what God planned for my life. I believe the things I've experienced have made me better able to understand my clients. I grew up in a family where depression, rage, abuse and suicide were the norm. But no family dysfunctions all the time... There were also times of closeness and love. I lost my mother to suicide when I was 18 years old and began a ten year addiction to alcohol and pot shortly afterward. By the time I was 29 years old I was ready to go the same route as mom. The only thing that stopped me was a promise I'd made to myself that I would never put a child of mine through that - I had two kids at the time... 3 and 5 years old... so I checked into a treatment center for my addictions in 1986. That was 22 years ago and my life has been an incredible journey since then. By the grace of God I have been able to remain sober, completed two degree programs, have had the privilege of helping hundreds of adults, adolescents, and families get what they needed, and have experienced a connection with God I have never thought possible. Don't get me wrong... It's not always been easy and I've chosen to return for more therapy several times over the years. I lost two younger siblings in the 1990's - one to AIDS and the other to suicide. My first marriage did not survive the addictions... I was divorced two years after I got sober. Even though hard things in life still happen... I can get through those times in healthy ways now. My passion is helping others find what I have found in life... I've made it my business to learn everything I can that will help me be the best helper I can be. My recovery has been like peeling an onion...one layer uncovers another...but each layer off has been extremely liberating! Meet My Family...
This is my wife, Angie. She's also a counselor. Angie and I have been happily married since 1999. We have three wonderful children and four grandchildren. Angie is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC II). She is also certified by the Dept. of Transportation as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). We love being able to work together and pursue our own dreams while helping others to do the same. Angie loves gardening, reading and photography.
Below is our daughter Jennifer with her new hubby Jesse Bowman. They were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on April 28th, 2007. We are all very excited to announce that Jess and Jenni's first child, Aurora Simone Bowman just arrived April 2008! They just bought their first house. Jess graduated from college last year and Jenni has been in college since last fall. If you can't tell I am very proud of all three of them!
Jesse & Jennifer Bowman
Next is our oldest son, Brandon, and his clan! Brandon is an anatomy professor in Cincinnati, OH. He is a very gifted teacher and his students love him. Brandon excels at everything he does and we are very proud of him too! Brandon is holding Olivia and Logan who are our oldest grandchildren. Julia is at the bottom of the picture she is almost 6 months old. Just above Brandon is his significant other, Karen, and her two daughters Carly and Kelsey... all three have quickly become an important part of our family.
Brandon Montoya and Family
And below is our youngest child, Don Carter III. Don just turned 25 years old. Don just got hired by the state... great benefits, so is set for life and gets lots of days off! Don is a quality person of whom I am very proud! We share a lot of the same interests... we both love to listen to ZZ TOP, ACDC, and anyone else who really knows how to play guitar. We also enjoy good action movies and go to the show together frequently.
Don Carter III
I am so grateful that I get to enjoy my family at this time in my life. My continuing mission in life is to help others like me find their way back to what's most important and fulfilling to them - for me it's God & family. Go from Don Carter to Homepage
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