Dr. Lonnie Erskine , LPC

Dr. Lonnie Erskine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of professional experience. She brings focused support to people navigating trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Dr. Erskine centers her work on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and named. She encourages clients to voice difficult emotions and to build practical strategies for daily life while honoring each person’s pace and goals. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and steady support as clients take steps toward change.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Dr. Erskine aims to accompany clients through the early stages of seeking a more satisfying and balanced life. She offers guidance and encouragement while helping clients identify strengths and next steps in their healing journey.

Approaches Dr. Erskine Uses in Online Sessions

Dr. Lonnie Erskine integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her online work, creating a supportive space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the pace of therapy. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect and is helpful for people processing grief, relationship concerns, or low self-esteem.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to develop practical behavioral strategies. CBT can be useful for addressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and motivation-related challenges.

In addition, mindfulness-based techniques are employed to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to distressing thoughts and feelings. These practices can support coping with stress, mood shifts, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Erskine works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt interventions over time as clients progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and brief check-ins or ongoing conversations can occur via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity of care when scheduling or travel would otherwise be a barrier.