Dr. Erma Croom, LPC

Dr. Erma Croom meets people where they are and helps them tackle pressing concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She writes plainly and listens closely, creating space for people to share hard thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her approach centers on collaboration and practical next steps rather than jargon or long lectures.

With three years of professional experience and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, Dr. Croom focuses on making therapy reachable and understandable. She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to support their choices while offering structure and guidance.

In sessions she emphasizes clear goals and small, doable changes that help people cope with life transitions. This can include working through grief, managing panic or social anxiety, and addressing addictive behaviors and relationship concerns. She also pays attention to issues like self-esteem, career stress, parenting strain, and multicultural factors that shape daily life.

Dr. Croom takes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance when exploring trauma, abuse, or painful losses. She helps people sort through confusing emotions such as guilt, shame, and grief so they can find ways to move forward. For those navigating separation, infidelity, or non-monogamous relationship questions, she offers steady, practical support.

Sessions are provided in English and Dr. Croom practices in Georgia. She welcomes international clients and works with people who want clear guidance, compassionate listening, and realistic steps toward feeling better.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Croom uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical tools. One common approach she emphasizes is structured problem solving, which helps people break big concerns into smaller steps and test what works. This can help with anxiety, stress, and managing daily routines.

Another approach is emotion-focused work that helps people name, sit with, and gradually change painful feelings like grief, shame, or guilt. That method is useful for trauma, loss, and relationship hurt. Both approaches emphasize collaboration - the therapist and client decide together which tools fit the situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Croom aims to learn about a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life, and then she adapts techniques to match. She invites clients to try methods and give feedback so the plan can change if needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and pacing to fit work, childcare, or other obligations while focusing on practical steps and steady progress.