Sue Herring, LPC, LMHC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Sue

Sue Herring is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical work behind her. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and licenses as LPC and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - SC LPC 8772 and FL LMHC MH7041. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, recovering from trauma, and facing big life changes.

Sue believes clients know their own stories and brings steady support as people take steps toward change.

Background and approach

Sue began her professional life in the fine arts and later ran businesses in the restaurant industry. In her forties she returned to school, earning a BA in Psychology from Florida State University and then an MA in Counseling Psychology from Troy University. That life path shaped a practical, down-to-earth style in the therapy room.

Her approach draws from several proven methods. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought and behavior patterns, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to deepen connections and feelings, and Trauma-Focused methods to work with past wounds. She also calls on client-centered and solution-focused techniques when they fit a person’s goals.

Sue works with adults on a wide range of concerns including parenting, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem struggles, sleep and eating issues, and burnout. She also supports people dealing with adoption or blended family questions, caregiver stress, and prejudice or discrimination. Sessions are offered in English and Sue practices in South Carolina.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Sue commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as core approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people replace unhelpful patterns with more effective responses. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, panic, and sleep or eating concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and shifting emotional responses and the bonds between people. It can help when relationship stress, intimacy issues, or strong emotions are getting in the way of connection. Sue also draws on trauma-focused techniques when past events continue to cause symptoms or distress.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit. Plans are adapted over time if something isn’t working, so clients help shape the path forward.

Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging provide shorter, flexible check-ins. These options support steady progress while allowing people to choose what feels most manageable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Sue address?

Sue works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting topics, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also supports people coping with life transitions, caregiver stress, and problems tied to adoption or blended families.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-focused. She emphasizes listening first, then uses methods like CBT and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as tools to meet each person’s needs.

What is her background and experience?

Sue has 27 years of professional experience and returned to college in her forties to earn a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counseling Psychology. Her varied career before counseling influences a grounded, real-world approach.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as LPC and LMHC with SC LPC 8772 and FL LMHC MH7041. She practices in South Carolina.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 27 years
Licensed: South Carolina, Florida
Languages: English

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