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Donna Rudd

Experienced counselor focused on practical coping skills

LPC South Carolina

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Donna

Donna Rudd is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with more than 30 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges with focus such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She also assists clients dealing with parenting concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, panic attacks, and major life transitions, while addressing questions of life purpose, women's issues, and concerns affecting young adults.

Her background includes many years in K-12 education as a classroom and special education teacher and as a guidance counselor, giving her a practical perspective on motivation, confidence, and developmental concerns. Donna emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work and uses the client's priorities to guide each session.

Donna draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify realistic goals and practical strategies, helping them build skills and make measurable changes over time.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting the client's own goals so that sessions are guided by the person’s priorities and pace.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is often a collaborative process. Donna will work with clients to explore what methods feel most useful based on their symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts tools as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility for scheduling and for accessing support from home or work. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities, and they let clients try different communication styles to find what helps them make steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Donna commonly address?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match each client's needs.
How much professional experience does she bring?
Donna has over 30 years of professional experience, including extensive work in K-12 education as a teacher and guidance counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and practices in South Carolina; her license is listed as SC LPC 2762.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Life purposePanic disorder and panic attacksWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English