Axis Mundi Center For Mental Health

Ravin D. Carter, a dedicated and compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, has a profound commitment to aiding African-American women who have endured childhood sexual abuse. With her comprehensive academic background, including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Holy Names University, Ravin brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her practice. Ravin's journey in mental health advocacy began with her impactful work at Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR), where she stood as support for survivors. Her specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy uniquely equips her to address the complex emotional needs of her clients. Understanding the unique challenges faced by African-American women, Ravin's practice places a significant emphasis on creating a safe, empathetic, and understanding space. She recognizes the additional barriers such as fear of betraying family secrets or facing racially motivated unfair treatment in healthcare and law enforcement institutions. Her approach is tailored to navigate these intricacies with sensitivity and care. Why EMDR and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy? EMDR and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy are particularly effective for African-American women, offering a path to healing that is both innovative and respectful of their unique experiences. EMDR therapy is an eight-phase trauma treatment that identifies and addresses experiences that have overwhelmed your brain’s natural resilience or coping capacity, thereby generating traumatic symptoms and harmful coping strategies. Through EMDR therapy, you can reprocess traumatic information until it is no longer psychologically disruptive. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, on the other hand, provides a non-traditional therapeutic experience, leveraging the therapeutic power of horses to foster healing, empowerment, and emotional growth. EAP can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other challenges while building coping skills, allowing you to experience a greater sense of meaning in your life. Interactions with equines are intertwined with counseling techniques and interventions such as problem-solving, psycho-education, cognitive-behavioral strategies, processing complex trauma, and grounding skills. Ravin is committed to guiding African-American women through their healing journey, offering them the tools and support needed to reclaim their strength and voice. Her expertise in EMDR and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is not just a professional choice but a reflection of her dedication to providing the most effective, culturally sensitive, and empowering therapeutic experiences.