How Erma works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Erma
Dr. Erma Croom offers calm, practical support for people who are overwhelmed, angry, grieving, or facing big life changes. She focuses on clear, manageable steps so clients can feel steadier and more in control.
Dr. Croom greets each person without judgment and treats their experiences as important. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia with three years of clinical experience.
Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger.
Background and approach
She also helps people with addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, career crossroads, and questions around identity and sexuality. In sessions Dr. Croom keeps language simple and practical.
She listens first, then helps clients try small experiments and new ways of coping. Conversations often include learning specific skills for managing intense feelings, practicing clearer communication, and planning steps for change. She respects each person's knowledge of their own life and partners with them on goals.
Past issues like infidelity, divorce, first responder stress, or end-of-life concerns are addressed with focused problem-solving and emotional support. Work around panic, social anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress is paced to match what each person can handle. Dr.
Croom offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care fit into busy days. International clients may be served in English. Starting begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability.
What Erma works with
Everything Erma lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Erma's practice.
- 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 meet you where you are
Dr. Croom uses evidence-based techniques focused on teaching skills people can use right away. She helps clients learn ways to recognize and reduce intense emotions, build better coping strategies for anxiety and panic, and practice clearer communication to ease relationship stress. These methods are practical and aimed at everyday problems like anger, grief, or workplace stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She listens to each person's history, goals, and preferences, then suggests techniques to try together. Over time the plan is adjusted based on what helps most, so clients take an active role in shaping their care.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for fast check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing short-term work between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep up with progress across time.
Questions people ask about Erma
What concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Croom works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and skills-focused, with listening first and practical steps offered to manage strong emotions and solve problems.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience supporting people through grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She holds an LPC license in Georgia and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients who speak English can be seen.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.