Carter Shields

MS, LPC

I love people – it’s why I’m a counselor. My ideal client is someone who is looking to make positive changes in their life. We all get stuck in cycles of self-doubt and often find ourselves in circumstances we didn’t want. Mental health struggles can make life changes feel impossible, but nothing is set in stone. Counseling is a collaborative relationship first and foremost – let’s work together to help you achieve your goals!

I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, and phase-of-life changes. However, I am trained to address a wide variety of mental health issues, ranging from grief to career or relationship confusion to trauma (I am EMDR trained). I am a queer-affirming and neurodiverse-affirming counselor.
In my spare time, you’ll find me at the local coffeeshop with a book, training for a long distance run, or engaging with a number of nerdy hobbies. My wife Katelyn and I are proud owners of our dog, Milo and cat, Eevee. My hope for you is to know that asking for help is a step made in strength, not weakness.

Carter sees adults ages 18 and up for individual and couples.

Carter accepts the following insurance/payment types: 

  • Self Pay (cash, check, HSA/FSA card, debit/credit card)

  • Aetna

  • Municipal Health

  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Carter is available in the North Little Rock office, West Little Rock office, and via Telehealth video.

Call or Click Today to schedule your appointment!

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admin@argentacounseling.com

501-777-5969

Location

All Locations, North Little Rock, Telehealth, West Little Rock

Service

Counseling

Session Type

In-person, Telehealth

Age Group

Adults, Teens

Gender Preference

Male

Availability

Accepting new clients

Area of Focus

ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Athletes, Autism spectrum support, Career-related concerns, Clergy, ministers, and pastors, Codependency, Communication / Social Skills, Depression, Executives, Gender identity-related concerns, Grief and loss, Law Enforcement and First Responders, LGBTQ+ support, Life Transitions, Low self-esteem, Marriage and couples counseling, Mood Disorders, Negative body image, Physicians and Surgeons, Premarital counseling, Same-sex couples, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s and men’s issues

Insurance/Payment

Aetna, All Payment Types, Municipal Health, Self-Pay, UMR, United Healthcare