Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC

Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC, brings a practical, relationship-aware approach to counseling. She centers sessions on clients' immediate needs and goals, using straightforward conversation and goal-setting to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her style aims to be warm and direct so people can start making small changes quickly.

Latechia began her counseling work in 2001 as a group home counselor for at-risk young men and their families. She moved into the substance use field and worked with DUI offenders, court-mandated clients for anger management, and as an interventionist for people and families coping with addiction and codependency.

She later earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and worked in an outpatient hospital clinic with people experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses. A second master’s in School Counseling added experience supporting students facing body image concerns, ADHD, trauma, self-harm, and LGBTQ+ issues in inner-city schools.

Her primary approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, blended with client-centered and mindfulness ideas as needed. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and building a working relationship that fits each person’s situation.

Latechia describes counseling as a process of transformation. She focuses on uplifting and motivating people, helping them build skills for healthier behavior, clearer communication, and stronger self-esteem as they work toward lasting change.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings to each session, helping people feel understood and valued. It supports issues like low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions by building a collaborative relationship.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often effective when someone is ambivalent about steps like reducing substance use or making lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then try strategies that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress is made.

Session logistics and formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work from locations that suit their day. Many licensed professionals use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and keep momentum between appointments.