Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin , LPC

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with four decades of clinical experience. She has worked extensively with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and concerns affecting LGBTQ2+ individuals, as well as grief and loss. Her long career includes supporting people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges and helping them find sustainable ways to cope and heal.

Loftin approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert on their own life. She seeks to identify and strengthen existing resources while helping clients develop new skills and insights. This collaborative stance encourages clients to build on their strengths and work toward practical changes that feel meaningful and achievable.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Loftin provides steady guidance and support as clients pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. She aims to create an environment where growth is paced to the individual, and where progress is measured by the client’s goals and values.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Loftin uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach focuses on listening, validation, and building on the person's strengths to address life stressors and relationship concerns.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and teaches skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is another key approach used when past traumatic events are central to a client's difficulties; this method aims to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve coping by carefully processing traumatic memories and building safety and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Loftin works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Loftin offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and continue work consistently even when life feels unpredictable.