Natasha Carter, Sports Social Worker and founder of L.A.C.E., joins Monique A.J. Smith for A Chat in the Garden

Natasha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychotherapist, and Certified Sports Social Worker. As the founder of Learning Alternative Ways to Channel Euphoria, LLC (L.A.C.E.), she has established a boutique private practice that integrates mental health therapy with creative expression and athletic performance optimization.Coined "The Game Changing Therapist," Natasha specializes in helping professional and student athletes reframe their challenges through innovative perspectives, equipping them with enjoyable, practical strategies to overcome performance barriers and life stressors.L.A.C.E. represents Natasha's distinctive philosophy—creating a therapeutic catalyst that fuses mental health education, advocacy, empowerment, therapy, artistic expression, and creative problem-solving into a comprehensive approach tailored to athletes' unique needs.Natasha has over 15 years of clinical experience spanning diverse healthcare settings, including inpatient mental health units, emergency departments, residential programs for youth, community outreach, and educational institutions.As a dedicated mental health advocate, Natasha regularly shares her expertise with athletic teams, coaches, educational institutions, and community organizations. Her presentations distinctively incorporate creative and artistic elements, demonstrating practical coping techniques that resonate with athletes and performers. This approach reflects her commitment to making mental health strategies accessible, engaging, and directly applicable to performance enhancement.Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music/Audible, or www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 11. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200plus.expert.