Dr. Erma Croom, LPC

Dr. Erma Croom is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression while supporting clients through life changes and relationship challenges. Her work also addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, parenting and career issues, attention concerns, self-esteem, anger, eating issues, and LGBTQ matters, as well as specialized areas such as first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Dr. Croom prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can share their thoughts and feelings honestly. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them to explore goals, build coping skills, and find pathways toward greater fulfillment. Taking the first step toward change is recognized as an act of courage, and Dr. Croom offers supportive guidance throughout that process. As an LPC, she is trained to provide professional mental health counseling and to tailor evidence-based techniques to the individual needs of her clients.

Clients can expect collaborative work focused on practical strategies and emotional processing, with attention to cultural and contextual factors that shape each person’s experience. Dr. Croom welcomes clients who are ready to pursue growth, healing, and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Support

Dr. Erma Croom uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are adapted for online care. One common focus is skills-based work that helps clients develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns - these techniques teach tools for coping with symptoms and improving daily functioning. Another area emphasizes trauma-informed approaches that prioritize safety, pacing, and processing for people coping with trauma, grief, or loss, helping them gradually rebuild stability and resilience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Croom partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then adapts evidence-based methods to fit the person and the presenting issues. She works together with clients to evaluate what is helping and to adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or access care from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and allow therapists to use interactive techniques, homework, and regular check-ins to support progress.