Dr. Lonnie Erskine, LPC

Dr. Lonnie Erskine is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she brings formal training and state licensure to her work with individuals and families, helping them navigate challenging life events and emotional struggles.

Her practice focuses on trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting and family concerns, self-esteem and motivation, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related difficulties, eating concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also works with a range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and stress tied to aging, illness, or sudden disaster.

Dr. Erskine emphasizes a welcoming, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. She supports clients through the often-difficult decision to seek a more fulfilling life and collaborates with each person to build practical strategies and emotional resilience. Her approach combines empathy with evidence-informed methods to help clients make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Lonnie Erskine uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore feelings, make sense of experiences, and build self-directed change.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for addressing depression, anxiety, motivation and coping strategies across a range of life challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Erskine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from home. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care while accommodating different communication styles and logistical needs.