Lois Durrah , LPC

Lois Durrah is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Spartanburg, South Carolina who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to therapy. She helps individuals and families reframe how they think, speak, and live in order to pursue a more meaningful, purpose-driven life. Lois combines solution-focused techniques with inclusive cognitive behavioral strategies to support clients in identifying practical steps toward their goals and in developing healthier patterns of thought and behavior.

Her professional background includes more than 30 years of service with a nonprofit organization that supports people with disabilities, a role that has shaped her commitment to maximizing opportunities and helping others move beyond obstacles. That experience, along with her life and career journey, informs her empathetic style and her focus on emotional healing, self-love, and resilience in the face of life changes.

Lois earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg and dual master degrees from Liberty University in Professional Counseling and Human Services - Executive Leadership. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is a Nationally Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She is also a licensed minister, certified in Principles of Servant Leadership, and a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist. Lois offers warm, encouraging interactions and aims to walk alongside clients as they navigate challenges and discover greater peace.

CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy Delivered Online

Lois employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges that benefit from concrete skill building and problem solving. Solution-Focused Therapy is another key approach she uses - it concentrates on clients' strengths and short-term goals to create achievable steps toward improvement and is well suited to relationship concerns, life transitions, and goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lois works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She listens to the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques so therapy feels practical and aligned with the client's values.

Online therapy with Lois is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to engage in consistent care from home or other convenient locations, helping clients integrate progress into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the process to individual needs.