Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin, LPC

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana who brings decades of experience to her work with adults facing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum concerns, LGBTQ2+ issues, and grief. With a strengths-based outlook, she approaches therapy believing that each person is the expert on their own life and already possesses resources that can be built upon to meet current challenges.

Loftin focuses on helping people identify and develop those existing strengths while teaching new skills to manage symptoms and navigate life transitions. She emphasizes practical, person-centered support that honors an individual’s values and goals, and she encourages the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life. Prospective clients can expect a supportive guide who partners with them to explore options, set realistic goals, and work toward greater resilience and well-being.

As an LPC licensed in Louisiana, Loftin combines professional training with a compassionate, collaborative stance to help people find clearer paths forward and develop tools for long-term coping and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them identify their own priorities and solutions - it is useful for people seeking a supportive, strengths-based way to address life changes, relationship concerns, or emotional distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties, often offering concrete tools for symptom management and daily functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted strategies to process and integrate traumatic experiences, reducing their ongoing impact and helping restore a sense of control and safety over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Loftin collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Loftin is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling, accessibility for those with mobility or transportation limits, and options for different communication styles so therapy can fit into varied lifestyles.