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Dr. Erma Croom

Dr. Erma Croom, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate support for trauma, grief, and anxiety

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

  • Warm collaborative style
  • Practical coping steps
  • English language sessions

About Erma

Dr. Erma Croom helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She focuses on building a calm space where clients can name their challenges and start making changes. Her approach emphasizes listening and practical steps so people feel more steady day to day.

Dr. Croom is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Georgia with three years of professional experience. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and works alongside them to set realistic goals. In sessions she encourages honest conversation and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her work includes support for people dealing with coping through life changes, addictive behaviors, self-esteem concerns, and difficulties at work. She also addresses relationship questions, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, and issues like panic attacks and post-traumatic stress. Additional focuses include grief after loss, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns.

People can expect a collaborative style in which the therapist listens first and suggests practical steps next. Dr. Croom helps clients break problems into manageable pieces and track small changes. She aims to make therapy feel like an ongoing conversation about what will help most.

Her practice welcomes English-speaking clients and accepts international clients through the platform. To begin, readers should use the site tools to match and schedule a time that works.

Therapeutic methods and how online sessions can help

Dr. Croom uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes talking through past experiences to reduce their day-to-day impact, helping with symptoms of post-traumatic stress, grief, and trauma-related distress. Another approach focuses on building coping skills and routines to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive episodes, giving people concrete tools to use between sessions.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to a client’s concerns and goals and then recommends approaches that fit their situation. Over a few sessions, the plan can be adjusted based on what helps most and what the client prefers.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions to occur from different locations. It can also make shorter check-ins or more flexible scheduling simpler to arrange. Because formats were not listed in the biography, confirm available session types before booking to ensure they match your needs and daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, and career stress.

What is the therapist's approach in sessions?

The style is collaborative and listening-focused, with practical steps offered after hearing a client's story. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable parts.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Dr. Croom has three years of professional work experience as a counselor.

What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?

The clinician holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats; readers should confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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