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Lanita Sunshine Patterson

Lanita Sunshine Patterson

LPC

South Carolina

Compassionate, practical counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, South Carolina / 8179
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina

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    • Person-centered approach
    • Motivation-focused work
    • Addiction support

    About Lanita

    Lanita Sunshine Patterson welcomes people who are ready to make changes but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She frames sessions as a partnership and focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people manage stress, rebuild self-esteem, and address substance concerns with steadier footing.

    Lanita is a Licensed Professional Counselor, or LPC, with eight years of clinical experience in South Carolina. She describes her work as person-centered and transparent, and she aims to help clients recognize triggers, challenge negative self-talk, and set clear intentions for change. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, career stress, compassion fatigue, and addictions including drug and alcohol issues.

    In sessions she uses a mix of approaches. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Solution-Focused methods look for concrete steps that can start producing results quickly.

    Her practical focus means sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and short exercises to use between appointments. Lanita emphasizes respect and validation while also encouraging clients to try new strategies and track progress. She aims to be straightforward about options so people leave with clear next steps.

    To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments based on her availability. The process is meant to get people into useful sessions quickly so they can begin making change.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Lanita uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change; this approach focuses on listening, asking targeted questions, and building motivation one step at a time. Client-Centered Therapy means sessions center on the person's experience, with the therapist reflecting and supporting whatever the client brings up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Choosing the right method is a joint process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work stays useful and relevant.

    For online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since current options are not specified here. Many people find virtual sessions make it easier to fit counseling into busy days, reduce travel time, and keep appointments during life changes. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is needed or phone options when less bandwidth is available. Lanita aims to help people find a rhythm that fits their schedule and daily life, focusing on practical tools that transfer easily from session to real situations.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addiction

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    South Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does this therapist address?

    She works with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, career strain, life changes, compassion fatigue, and addictions including drug and alcohol concerns.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is person-centered and direct. She focuses on practical steps, goal-setting, and clear exercises people can try between sessions.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has eight years of experience providing counseling in South Carolina, drawing on several therapy approaches to meet individual needs.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in South Carolina.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How does charging and payment work?

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

    What are the first steps to get started?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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