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Donna Rudd, LPC
South Carolina
LPC counselor - anxiety and parenting
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Donna
Donna Rudd is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with over 30 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also supports work on anger, trauma and abuse, panic attacks, women's issues, life purpose, and young adult concerns.
Donna began her career in schools, teaching and supporting students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Her roles included classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and guidance counselor. That background shaped a practical approach to problem solving and to working with people who need clear steps forward.
Sessions are guided by what the client wants to work on. Donna uses straightforward techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one tool, along with client-centered conversation, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.
In practice she focuses on short, concrete goals such as reducing panic symptoms, improving daily routines for attention, or changing patterns that feed low self-esteem. She talks through options, practices skills in session, and sets small tasks between visits to track progress.
Her experience in schools also makes her familiar with parent concerns and young adult transitions. People who prefer a practical, structured approach that emphasizes skill-building may find this style fits well.
How CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness translate online
Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and try small behavioral experiments to see what changes. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, and problems with focus because they break big problems into doable steps. Client-centered therapy means sessions focus on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist asking questions and reflecting to help people clarify goals. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Donna will work with the client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative plan can change as progress is tracked and new challenges arise.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone meet without needing a long commute. It also lets therapists and clients practice skills and plan between-session tasks that fit everyday life. Ask about the exact session options when scheduling so practical arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured techniques focused on noticing thoughts and changing unhelpful habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered talking, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing inform the work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience, including many years working in K-12 schools as a teacher and guidance counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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