Team

Lauren Carter, PhD

Clinical Director, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lauren Holland Carter is a highly regarded clinical psychologist and academic professional based in Charleston, SC. Dr. Carter brings over a decade of experience to her current roles as Clinical Director at Modern Minds.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
Psychology from Wofford College, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Master's Degree
Science from Florida State University

Doctorate
Clinical Psychology from Florida State University

Accreditations
APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Internship at the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Training Program

Associations

Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
The Society for the Teaching of Psychology
The Obesity Society

Background

Dr. Carter specializes in behavioral medicine, which is the intersection of mental and physical health. For the past 15 years, she has pursued novel approaches to integrating behavioral health into accessible, real-world settings.

Her impact spans clinical, educational and research domains. She has been the recipient of several awards for her teaching and mentorship in undergraduate and medical training programs. Her published research has covered topics from behavioral medicine to innovative undergraduate teaching approaches. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, featured in national media outlets, and presented at national and international conferences.

Dr. Carter is often featured as a keynote speaker. She excels at speaking to non-academic groups on mental health and wellness in ways that make it approachable. Her down-to-earth yet clinical style demystifies and destigmatizes mental health and encourages leaders to think critically about how to support mental health in the workplace.

Fun Facts

Dr. Carter values being active and exploring the Lowcountry with her husband, two daughters, and their very energetic German Shepherd. She and her family can often be found enjoying their weekends on the beach combing for shark teeth, exploring a new park, or connecting with family and friends over a good meal.