Licensed Professional Counselor
*Lourdes is accepting clients for direct pay and Tricare. She is currently in the process of joining the BCBS and United network."
Lourdes Tepper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with extensive experience in the mental health field. She employs a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques to address the unique needs of her clients, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Lourdes works with children, teens, and families, utilizing a holistic approach that meets clients where they are and addresses their specific concerns.
She integrates mindfulness, relaxation, and stress management techniques into treatment sessions to enhance overall well-being. Lourdes has experience counseling individuals facing depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD from various types of trauma, anger management issues, stress, relationship challenges, and body image or self-esteem concerns.
Counseling Philosophy
Lourdes believes that clients are the experts of their own experiences. She is committed to a collaborative therapeutic approach, working alongside her clients to develop effective treatment plans. Her goal is to empower individuals to become their best selves and advocate for their needs with confidence.
Education & Experience
Lourdes earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She began her career as a community-based counselor working with children, teens, and families. She later became the Supervisor of Family Counseling and Associates in Erie, PA, before relocating to South Carolina with her family.
Over the past 15 years, Lourdes has held various roles in the mental health field, including working closely with first responders. She is trained in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and stays current on evidence-based treatments through regular training and professional development.
Hobbies & Interests
Outside of work, Lourdes enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. She loves being in nature, watching sports, going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and watching movies.