MEET THE FOUNDER
I’m Sydney Carter, LPC.
I'm a licensed trauma therapist and EMDR specialist in Aiken, SC. I help adults get to the root of what's been keeping them stuck, not just manage it session after session.
HOW I WORK
Collaborative, semi-structured, and paced to what you need.
My work focuses on helping clients process and move forward from their past—whether that involves trauma, long-term toxic stress, or other challenging life experiences.I specialize in EMDR, a trauma-focused treatment that works differently than talk therapy. It helps us access and process how experiences are stored in the body and nervous system, not just how you think or talk about them. EMDR allows us to connect with deeper, often subconscious emotions and can help release how trauma is stored in the body.
I also offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for adults. If you're looking for a thorough clinical picture rather than ongoing therapy, learn more about assessments here.
MY PATH HERE
Where this work started.
I originally came to this work through researching religious trauma, which is still an area I care about personally and professionally. I studied in Vatican City, Greece, Italy, and Ireland, exploring how sacred and liminal spaces shape human experience. That interest in meaning-making and identity carries directly into the work I do now.
I hold a Master of Science in Applied Clinical Psychology and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Philosophy and Religion, both from Winthrop University.
Outside of the therapy room, you'll usually find me doing agility sports with my Aussie mix, scent work with my Beagle, or sewing my own clothes.
CREDENTIALS
Education & Training
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University of South Carolina Aiken | M.S. Applied Clinical Psychology | 2023 | Aiken, SC
Winthrop University | B.A. Philosophy and Religion | 2020 | Rock Hill, SC
Winthrop University | B.A. Psychology | 2020 | Rock Hill, SC
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training | THRIVE | 2025
Cognitive Processing Therapy | Medical University of South Carolina | 2024
Trauma-Informed CBT | Medical University of South Carolina | 2022
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2026 Best of South Carolina Award Winner
2025 Best of South Carolina Regional Award Winner
2023 Psychology Department Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year
2023 Callen Graduate Student Research Award
2019 Inez Bell Caskey Research Award
2019 CEPO Student Research Award for Women and Minority Issues
2019 Winthrop University Alumni Research Grant
FIT
How do I know if we're a good fit?
My clients are often…
✦ Motivated to get long-lasting change
✦ Open to explore feelings, thoughts, and experiences, even when uncomfortable
✦ Curious about understanding themself and their patterns
✦ Willing to trust the process of therapy
Ready to get started? Reach out to schedule your first session.
GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERN
About Kaitlyn Miles
Kaitlyn works with adults who are ready to move beyond simply getting through each day and start building a life that feels more meaningful and authentic. She has a special interest in helping clients navigate anxiety, life transitions, and feeling disconnected from themselves, reconnecting with their values and developing healthier ways to respond to life's challenges.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. She's passionate about creating an inclusive, culturally responsive space where people from all walks of life feel respected, understood, and welcomed.
Kaitlyn is currently completing her Master of Science in Applied Clinical Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken and provides therapy under my direct clinical supervision.
➜ Sessions start at $75 ($120 for the initial intake)