- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Erma
Dr. Erma Croom is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and parenting concerns. She approaches sessions with a calm, respectful manner and invites clients to speak openly about what matters most to them.
Her work centers on supporting people as they take the first steps toward clearer goals and more manageable days. Dr. Croom emphasizes a collaborative relationship.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life and offers guidance and tools rather than directives.
Background and approach
Sessions are designed to give space for honest reflection and practical problem solving that fits everyday life. In counseling she helps people process trauma, loss, and major life changes. That may include identifying coping skills, building routines that reduce overwhelm, or practicing ways to communicate needs more clearly.
She also addresses issues like anger, self-esteem, and addiction with straightforward discussions and step-by-step strategies. Her background includes three years of professional experience as an LPC - licensed professional counselor - based in Georgia. This experience informs a down-to-earth style that aims to make hard topics easier to talk about.
Dr. Croom works in English and accepts international clients when language needs are met. People often seek her help when parenting questions overlap with stress, mood, or relationship strain.
She helps parents sort priorities, set realistic goals, and find small changes that reduce daily pressure. The focus is on practical, doable approaches rather than quick fixes.
What Erma works with
Everything Erma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Erma helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Dr. Croom uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to online formats. One approach focuses on practical coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety by teaching short, repeatable actions people can use when they feel overwhelmed. This helps with daily parenting pressures and situational panic or worry. Another approach centers on grief and trauma processing through steady, paced conversations that help people name and make sense of painful events. That work aims to reduce emotional intensity and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to figure out which methods match their goals, comfort level, and schedule. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans as needed in ongoing conversations.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits. Phone sessions are useful when a camera is not practical or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, and keep momentum between sessions. These formats make counseling more flexible and easier to fit into busy family routines.
Questions people ask about Erma
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Croom address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting questions, addictions, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on open conversation, practical strategies, and setting small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Croom has three years of professional experience working as a counselor and has worked with a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC - licensed professional counselor - practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients when language needs are met.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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