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Dr. Lonnie Erskine

Dr. Lonnie Erskine, LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 9+ years of experience

Compassionate counseling for life transitions

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  • Client-centered
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Practical goals

About Lonnie

Dr. Lonnie Erskine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of experience. She helps people who are facing hard moments like grief, depression, addiction, and trauma. She focuses on building a calm space where clients can talk openly and be heard.

Her work often addresses self-esteem, motivation, and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with identity and intimacy questions, as well as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Dr. Erskine aims to make the first steps toward change feel achievable and clear.

In sessions she listens first and follows the client's lead. That means identifying the concerns that matter now and setting small, practical goals together. Conversations can cover coping strategies, patterns of thought, and ways to manage emotions day to day.

Dr. Erskine uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are applied in simple, understandable ways to help with mood, behavior, and decision making. She tailors the work to each person's priorities and pace.

People often seek her help for midlife shifts, career strain, relationship struggles, and the stress of caregiving. She encourages active collaboration so clients leave sessions with concrete steps to try. The focus is on gradual progress and practical tools that fit daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person's needs and perspective first. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting what matters, and helping clients set goals they actually want to achieve. This approach is useful when someone needs space to sort feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks down problems into manageable steps and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with depression, anxiety, and behavior changes that interfere with daily life.

Mindfulness therapy builds simple habits for noticing the present moment without judgment. Techniques include brief attention practices and grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. This can be helpful for stress, grief, and coping with big life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins between appointments. Some formats also let people choose shorter sessions or audio-only conversations when that better fits their routine.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?

She works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related areas such as intimacy and career stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first, setting practical goals, and using straightforward tools to manage mood and behavior.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of professional experience supporting people through grief, trauma, depression, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC, licensed in South Carolina, and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats; the site matching process will clarify options.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.

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