Lois Durrah, LPC

Lois Durrah is a Licensed Professional Counselor who centers care on practical, person-focused therapy. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people rethink patterns, set clear goals, and move toward a calmer life. Lois writes and speaks plainly, so sessions focus on steps people can use right away.

She blends problem-solving with a person-centered stance. That means she listens first, then works with each person to identify small changes that make daily life easier. Many clients come to her for help with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or grief. She also supports people facing career stress, self-esteem struggles, and caregiving burdens.

Lois brings experience from three decades of nonprofit work serving people with disabilities. That background shaped how she notices strengths and finds opportunities even when life feels limited. Her goal is to walk alongside people as they practice new ways of thinking and living.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and completed graduate study in counseling and human services. Lois holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and works in South Carolina. Her interactions are described as warm and encouraging, with an emphasis on realistic steps and steady progress.

Lois aims to make therapy a welcoming place to talk through hard things. Sessions focus on practical tools, clearer thinking, and planning next steps toward more meaningful daily life.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms, it helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete goals and what will look different when things improve; it is useful for stress, career decisions, and finding forward movement.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is seen.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep a steady routine while working on issues like grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, or caregiver stress. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused tools to work in remote sessions and help clients practice skills between meetings.