- Warm and direct
- Thought-pattern focus
- Practical steps
About Lonnie
Dr. Lonnie Erskine is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with nine years of experience. She focuses on helping people facing common life struggles, from depression and low self-esteem to grief, trauma, and challenges with motivation. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at making the first step feel manageable.
In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what’s happening now and what they want to change. The work often includes looking at everyday habits and thought patterns that keep struggles stuck.
Dr. Erskine uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational interviewing is also part of her toolbox to support people who want to build momentum toward goals. These methods are used to address a wide range of concerns like addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy questions, eating issues, anger, and career stress.
She also offers help for people coping with complex issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, dissociation, and problems related to aging or chronic illness. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up over time.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative, and thought-focused approach may find her style helpful. If you want someone who listens and works with you to change habits and patterns, she supports that process.
In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what’s happening now and what they want to change. The work often includes looking at everyday habits and thought patterns that keep struggles stuck.
Dr. Erskine uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Motivational interviewing is also part of her toolbox to support people who want to build momentum toward goals. These methods are used to address a wide range of concerns like addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy questions, eating issues, anger, and career stress.
She also offers help for people coping with complex issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, dissociation, and problems related to aging or chronic illness. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and small changes that add up over time.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative, and thought-focused approach may find her style helpful. If you want someone who listens and works with you to change habits and patterns, she supports that process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and responding with empathy and respect. It helps people feel heard and guides the pace of work based on their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits and teaches practical ways to test and change them; it is useful for depression, anxiety, and problematic behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose techniques that match their goals and comfort level. Sessions can mix listening, skill practice, and short exercises tailored to what is working and what needs adjustment.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing for shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or thought-record work in the moment between sessions to support steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using plain talk to notice thoughts and habits and try new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in South Carolina as an LPC and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.