Denisha Carter, PsyD

Dr. Carter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) from East Carolina University, a Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Doctoral degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Washington DC. Dr. Carter completed her Pre-Doctoral Internship at The Children’s Institute in Los Angeles, CA and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Emory School of Medicine/Grady Health Systems in Atlanta, GA. Her thesis research focused on trauma and intimate relationships which led to her dissertation research entitled The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse on Sibling Relationships highlighted relational changes amongst abused and non-abused siblings. Dr. Carter’s clinical experience includes but is not limited to: providing therapeutic support to traumatized children and adolescents, building capacity in support systems (specifically parents and families), facilitating client-centered, consultee centered and administrative consultation in school-based environments and juvenile justice forums, conducting professional development workshops for mental health providers, medical providers, and school-based staff, and supervising master’s and doctoral level clinical trainees. 

In addition to her role at Medstar Georgetown, Dr. Carter is Adjunct Faculty in the Master’s of Arts (M.A.) in Forensic Psychology program at The Chicago School for Professional Psychology and a member of the Board of Directors of Monument Academy, a public charter school in Washington DC. She serves as a member of the DC Mental Health Stakeholder Learning Community, a coalition of individuals focused on the implementation of school-based mental health supports in DC. In her free time, she enjoys visiting with family and friends, playing spirited games of Monopoly, and anytime on or near a beach!