Donna Rudd , LPC

Donna Rudd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina. She has spent over 30 years helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

Donna spent many years working in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. She worked as a classroom teacher, a special education resource teacher, and a guidance counselor. That background shaped how she listens and how she helps people find realistic strategies that fit their lives.

She helps with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes. Donna also supports people thinking about life purpose, dealing with panic attacks, women's issues, and young adult concerns. Sessions are guided by each person's needs and goals.

Her approach centers on respect and sensitivity. She meets people where they are and works with them to set achievable steps. Clients can expect a collaborative process that blends talking, practical skills, and reflection.

Seeking help is an important first step, and Donna aims to make that step feel manageable. She focuses on small gains that add up to meaningful change over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead to identify what matters most. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through emotions and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most useful. That makes the plan collaborative and adaptable over time.

Online therapy lets people connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, while phone sessions can fit a short break or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.