About Us
The Carter Clinic, P.A., headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, was founded in 1990 by Dr. Carter, a true trailblazer in the field of Psychiatry. Currently under the visionary leadership of Dr. Ojinga Harrison, the clinic has expanded its reach and impact, now proudly serving individuals and families in over 12 cities across North Carolina. The Carter Clinic remains committed to providing choices in wellness that are inclusive, compassionate, and culturally responsive for those navigating mental health and addiction recovery.
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We provide mental health and addiction services to people across North Carolina at our twelve locations and via Telehealth. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve wellness and recovery. We provide a level of unparalleled care with a commitment that each person encountered by our providers and staff shall be treated with courtesy, fairness, and respect. We also commit to providing a place where the values of our providers and those we serve are affirmed throughout each stage of the treatment process.
OUR VISION
The founder of the Carter Clinic, P.A. was a clinician, a researcher, and a teacher of psychiatrists. In continuing his legacy of excellence in behavioral health, our vision is to continually foster an environment of affirmation, promoting our values of fairness and respect, in order to advance the complete wellness and recovery of our patients.
Evolving from the growing needs of those we serve, our team is committed to offering a full continuum of care through one of the leading psychiatric facilities in North Carolina, delivering top-quality support in both mental and physical health.
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At The Carter Clinic, we actively engage in clinical research to better understand and influence the intricate connections between mental, physical, and spiritual health—enhancing our approach to behavioral health in Raleigh, NC and beyond.
Our mission is to help you and your loved ones get better.
The Legacy of James H. Carter, Sr. MD
Dr. Carter was a tenured professor of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center for over 20 years. In addition to his medical training and experience he also obtained a Master of Divinity. He was a trailblazer and achieved many “firsts” in his lifetime. He held a variety of distinguished positions and roles during his medical career, including senior consulting psychiatrist and co-founder of the social work mental-health unit at Lincoln Community Medical Center in Durham and also served as Medical Director of the Southlight program in Durham.
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Dr. Carter published 2 textbooks, 9 chapters in other published works and 57 articles in peer reviewed journals. He was a veteran and received numerous awards for his service including the American Psychiatric Association’s Solomon Carter Fuller Award. The Carter Lecture continues in tribute to his legacy as an annual part of the Duke University Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds series. The James H. Carter Sr. Scholarship is also awarded at this time to a Duke psychiatry resident or medical student that has demonstrated a commitment to community mental health in clinical activity and/or research. Dr. Carter went to his heavenly home on March 8, 2007 at age 72, yet he remains in the memory and hearts of his family, those he has mentored, many patients, friends and colleagues.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
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Board Certified Psychiatrists
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Licensed Therapists
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Physician Associates and Nurse Practitioners
Each person encountered by our providers and will be treated with courtesy, fairness and respect. We seek to provide a place where the values of our providers and those we serve are considered relevant to assessment and treatment interventions within our recognized professional standards of care. Confidentiality is essential and mandated by health care laws.
Our Providers
We are committed to creating a practice where excellent care is provided to all we serve. Communication between the members of our team is an essential part of the services we provide. The founder of our organization was a clinician and academician. We strive to help keep our providers informed through continuing medical education and peer consultation groups. The teaching and training of residents, nurse practitioners and physician associates is also a large part of the mission for The Carter Clinic.
Psychiatric Services Team
Therapy Services Team
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Board Certified Psychiatrists
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Physicians Specializing in Opiate Use Disorder Treatment
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Nurse Practitioners & Physician Associates​
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Licensed Behavioral Health and Addiction Therapists
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Peer Support Specialists