Tan Carter, MA, Certified Life Coach is a dedicated Counselor and Certified Life Coach at Beyond Expectation Psychological Services, offering a unique blend of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a deep passion for empowering individuals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University and has completed Executive Education in Human Resources Management through the University of Michigan Ross Business School. Her multifaceted background, spanning both clinical care and corporate leadership, positions her to support clients and teams with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.

Tan specializes in crisis intervention, Christian counseling, and complex relational work including couples/marital counseling and family reunification. She brings deep insight into issues surrounding substance use disorders, chemical dependency, child welfare, foster care, domestic violence, and parenting skill development. Her therapeutic approach integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) along with tools for grief support, stress management, smoking cessation, and holistic life and career coaching.

Clients often describe Tan’s style as authentic, grounded, and immediately engaging—an invitation to explore counterproductive thought patterns, release internalized stress, and build more fulfilling, connected lives. Her work centers on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients can uncover their values, clarify goals, and build actionable plans for personal growth. She believes that in this space of unconditional acceptance, individuals find the courage to embrace their potential and move toward lasting change with clarity and intention.

In addition to her clinical work, Tan brings extensive experience as a behavioral health leader. Her background in corporate operations and clinical service delivery has equipped her to excel in Director-level roles, ensuring high standards of care, program integrity, and service excellence. She is skilled in managing teams, ensuring compliance, improving operational systems, and leading with vision and compassion. Her leadership fosters inclusive, accountable environments where both staff and clients thrive. Tan is especially passionate about expanding access to quality behavioral health care and building services that reflect both clinical excellence and cultural responsiveness.