Kathy Carter

Kathy Carter is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed chemical dependency counselor, and Clinical Director at Bear’s Pathway Counseling in Waller, Texas. With nearly three decades of experience in human services, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals through trauma recovery, grief and loss, mental health challenges, and substance use concerns. She holds multiple professional credentials, including Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II), Certified Clinical Sand Tray Advanced Clinical Trainer (CCST-AC-T), and Certified Grief Educator, reflecting her commitment to specialized and compassionate care.

Kathy’s areas of expertise include trauma-informed care, personality disorders, grief counseling, attachment and relational healing, and chemical dependency treatment. Before establishing Bear’s Pathway Counseling, she gained extensive experience providing direct services, prevention and intervention programs, program auditing, and care coordination. She also founded and operated a nonprofit organization in Wisconsin for six years, where she supported low-income pregnant women and provided addiction and mental health services. Her educational background includes a Master of Social Work from Walden University and a graduate degree in business from Cardinal Stritch University.

Throughout her career, Kathy has been driven by a desire to create meaningful change and help people reconnect with their strengths and purpose. Her counseling philosophy centers on authenticity, compassion, respect, and empowering clients to make meaningful decisions in their lives. Through Bear’s Pathway Counseling, she continues to provide individualized clinical services and evaluations while creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can navigate healing and personal growth.