Donna Rudd, LPC

Donna Rudd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with over 30 years of experience. She speaks English and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, attention difficulties, trauma, anger, and life changes. Her style is straightforward and respectful, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for worried parents and individuals.

Prior to counseling she worked in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade as a classroom teacher, special education resource teacher, and guidance counselor. That history gives her practical insight into family rhythms, school-related stress, and young adult concerns. She brings that background into conversations about parenting and motivation.

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of her main approaches, along with client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. She also incorporates mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to help people stay engaged with change. Sessions are shaped by the unique needs of each person.

In the room she listens, asks clear questions, and offers concrete strategies to try between sessions. She helps people notice the patterns that keep them stuck and build small, doable habits that lead to change. The focus is on practical steps rather than jargon.

Her approach is collaborative - she works with each person to set realistic goals and adjust the plan as progress happens. Therapy can include short skill-building tasks, planning for difficult moments, and checking in on what’s working. Donna aims to guide people toward greater confidence and clearer direction.

How Donna Uses CBT, Client-Centered Care, and Mindfulness Online

Donna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often includes short experiments and skill practice to reduce panic, ease anxiety, or lift low mood. Client-centered therapy keeps the person's goals and values at the center, so sessions follow what matters most to the individual and move at their pace.

Mindfulness practices are offered as simple exercises to calm the mind and improve focus. These practices can help with stress, attention difficulties, and grounding after upsetting events. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work - the therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit into a short break. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, updates, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options aim to make consistent care more practical for busy people.