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- Addictions focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Lanita
Lanita Sunshine Patterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She works with concerns such as addictions, self-esteem, career challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can take to manage symptoms and make changes.
Lanita uses several evidence-based approaches in session. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps clients who want to change substance use or other patterns by strengthening motivation.
In practice she emphasizes direct, respectful conversation. She helps people identify triggers, challenge negative self-talk, and build concrete coping skills. Expect a mix of talking, practical exercises, and goal-setting that you can apply between sessions.
Lanita also works specifically with drug and alcohol addiction alongside broader mental health concerns. That focus typically includes discussing readiness for change, relapse prevention strategies, and behavior-based goals.
Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She invites collaboration on goals and methods, and she encourages realistic steps toward daily improvements. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the platform's workflow.
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How these approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's concerns and goals at the center of each session. The therapist listens for what matters most and follows the client's lead to set priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include skill practice, worksheets, and homework to apply between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that clarifies a person's reasons for change and builds commitment one step at a time. It is often used with substance use goals or when motivation is mixed.Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods. That recommendation can change over time as needs and progress shift, and decisions are made together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins during a workday or longer weekly sessions when needed. They can also allow clients to use audio-only meetings if that better suits bandwidth or comfort with video. Ask about session length and timing when completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. Drug and alcohol addiction is listed as an additional focus.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions combine conversation with practical exercises and goal work.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with mental health and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. To schedule, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.