Dr. Erma Croom, LPC

Dr. Erma Croom welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or difficult life changes. She helps those coping with trauma, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and questions about identity. Her approach centers on listening first and building a respectful space where people can talk without fear of judgment.

Dr. Croom is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia with three years of professional experience. She encourages clients to name what matters to them and to set goals that feel realistic and personal. She views each person as the expert on their own life and offers guidance and support rather than one-size-fits-all answers.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on understanding how past events shape current feelings and choices. She also addresses issues like grief, infidelity, divorce and separation, first responder stress, and end-of-life concerns when they arise. Topics such as self-esteem, career decisions, and managing panic attacks are included in her work.

Dr. Croom aims to be straightforward and compassionate. She helps clients sort through emotions related to guilt, shame, and loss and to identify small changes that improve daily functioning. Her work includes supporting people navigating non-monogamous relationships and multicultural concerns when those topics are part of a client’s goals.

People who choose therapy with Dr. Croom can expect a collaborative process. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps plan steps toward coping and growth. Those interested in starting are asked to use the continue button on this profile to begin the matching and scheduling steps.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and teaching concrete skills. For example, approaches that focus on recognizing and changing thinking and behavior help with anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns by teaching practical coping skills and small behavior changes. Methods that address the effects of trauma emphasize understanding how past events shape current reactions and use paced, supportive steps to reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in about what’s working, adjusting plans, and mixing methods as needed to help a person move forward.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since specific options were not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate that online work can allow shorter check-ins, fewer disruptions to a workday, or the option to avoid being on camera if that feels better for them.