Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin, LPC

Licensed Louisiana counselor focused on resilience

Anxiety and trauma care
CBT and client-centered therapy
Video phone chat messaging

About Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 40 years of clinical experience. She brings long-standing expertise working with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum concerns, LGBTQ2+ issues, grief, and a range of stress-related and relational challenges. She is known for blending practical techniques with a person-focused stance, helping people identify strengths and build new skills to manage difficult emotions and life transitions.

Loftin believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that therapy is a collaborative discovery of strengths and options. She guides clients in recognizing existing resources while supporting the development of new coping strategies, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life requires courage, and Loftin offers steady, supportive partnership throughout that process. Her training as an LPC enables her to adapt methods to the needs of adults facing mood disorders, trauma, caregiving stress, identity questions, and the many challenges that accompany life changes.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin have?

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin has 40 years of experience.

Is Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are LA LPC 652.

In which languages does Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin located?

She is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin as my therapist?

You can work with Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin work with international clients?

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Support for Healing

Shirley "Elizabeth" Loftin draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience at the center of care. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working from the client’s goals to strengthen self-understanding and personal agency, useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and navigating life changes.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to shift them. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation challenges.

Trauma-focused therapy is part of her work when past experiences affect current functioning. This approach offers structured, gradual ways to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from PTSD, abuse, and related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Loftin works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Loftin provides flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access consistent support from varied locations and schedules while maintaining regular therapeutic work.

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