Lanita Sunshine Patterson, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

Lanita Sunshine Patterson greets people with warmth and plain talk.

01About Lanita

Lanita Sunshine Patterson greets people with warmth and plain talk. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, and concerns around substance use. Her style is straightforward and kind, aimed at helping someone take the next step rather than overwhelming them with jargon.

Lanita draws on several practical approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build trust and keep the person’s goals central.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are brought in to support change and set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

Clients can expect to talk through current struggles, learn simple tools for coping, and practice small changes between meetings. Lanita often focuses on identifying triggers, reducing negative self-talk, and building healthier routines. Her work also attends to issues around addiction and substance use with a practical, nonjudgmental approach.

She combines motivational methods with skills training to help people move toward safer choices and clearer goals. Lanita emphasizes respect and honesty in the room. She aims to create a space where people feel heard and are encouraged to try new behaviors that match their values and priorities.

02Credentials

LPC (South Carolina): License 8179 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1013381755 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lanita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Drug and alcohol addiction

Methods Lanita names

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04Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Lanita commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and keeping the person’s own goals at the center; it helps people feel understood and make changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical tools to recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that match those needs. Goals and techniques can be adjusted as the work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person visit, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging allow for quick updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules while using the therapeutic tools described above.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Lanita focus on?

She works with anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, self-esteem concerns, and addictions including drug and alcohol issues.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and direct, using client-centered conversations and goal-focused techniques to build skills and encourage change.

How much experience does she have?

Lanita has eight years of experience providing counseling and support in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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