Donna Rudd, LPC

Donna Rudd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with more than 30 years of professional experience. Her background includes classroom teaching across Kindergarten through 12th grade, work as a Special Education resource teacher, and service as a school guidance counselor. This foundation in education and student support informs a practical, strengths-based approach to therapy that respects each person's background and learning style.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, depression, attention and focus issues commonly associated with ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, and life transitions. Additional areas of focus include panic disorder and panic attacks, women's issues, young adult concerns, and exploring life purpose. Sessions are shaped by the individual's specific needs and goals, and interventions are selected to foster meaningful, attainable progress.

Donna emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work. She frames therapy as the client’s journey and offers guidance tailored to personal growth and practical coping. Seeking help is framed as an important first step toward change, and Donna aims to create a supportive environment that encourages exploration and steady progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Donna Rudd commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and understanding the client’s experience so the person feels heard and supported while exploring their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develops practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Donna collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the approach as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to receive support from home. These options allow clients to access consistent care, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.