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LE Portrait of Dr. Lonnie Erskine

Dr. Lonnie Erskine

Experienced counselor focusing on practical growth

LPC South Carolina

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lonnie

Dr. Lonnie Erskine is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns including intimacy challenges, parenting support, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many related areas of adjustment and attachment.

She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings honestly. Using collaborative methods, Dr.

Erskine draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each individual’s needs. Prospective clients can expect support that acknowledges the courage involved in seeking change and concentrates on practical steps toward greater wellbeing.

Dr. Erskine works with English-speaking clients in South Carolina and integrates evidence-informed strategies to address both immediate concerns and longer-term coping skills.

She encourages those ready to begin to take the first step and seek a process that fits their goals and preferences.

How Dr. Erskine Uses Therapeutic Tools Online

Dr. Erskine commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach can be practical for concerns like depression, anxiety, motivation, and many everyday coping problems. She also uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathy and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore values, goals, and personal strengths. These approaches aim to combine skill-building with a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques as the work unfolds so clients remain active partners in planning their care.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from home while working toward concrete improvements in daily functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Erskine commonly address?
Her practice includes trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, self esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to create an open, collaborative environment focused on practical change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience providing counseling services.
What credentials and location are on record?
She practices as an LPC licensed in South Carolina with the credential SC LPC 7698.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

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

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English