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Online therapist

Dr. Erma Croom

Practical support for stress and life changes

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erma

Dr. Erma Croom focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or depression. She welcomes straightforward conversations and aims to make the first step feel manageable.

Dr. Croom emphasizes listening and respect, and she treats each person as the expert on their own life. Her approach centers on building an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

Sessions generally involve talking through immediate concerns, identifying practical steps, and checking what works for each person.

Background and approach

The goal is to help clients find small, usable changes that improve day-to-day coping. With three years of professional experience, Dr. Croom is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

She has spent time supporting people facing trauma and abuse, as well as those coping with loss and life transitions. Her background includes helping clients who struggle with anger, self-esteem, and addictive behavior. Dr.

Croom also works with concerns such as ADHD, panic and social anxiety, relationship issues, and questions around identity and multicultural experiences. She supports people dealing with divorce, infidelity, hospice and end-of-life matters, and first responder challenges. Her work includes attention to rebuilding self-love and addressing guilt or shame.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Dr. Croom aims to match therapeutic steps to each person’s pace and goals, supporting practical progress while respecting individual values and experiences.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Dr. Croom uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change and emotional recovery. One approach she uses helps people process traumatic experiences by naming strong emotions, understanding common responses to trauma, and building manageable coping strategies for day-to-day life. This method is aimed at reducing the intensity of distressing memories and improving daily functioning.

Another approach focuses on anxiety and mood by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of responding. This involves tracking situations that trigger worry or low mood, trying small behavioral experiments, and noticing what helps. That work is practical and often focuses on skills people can use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen, discuss your goals, and suggest paths that fit your needs and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy days or limited local options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove the need for a camera, and live chat or text-based messaging support shorter or more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to keep steady progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, and parenting-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through feelings and challenges and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC013945.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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