Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC

Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC helps people manage anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She brings 24 years of hands-on counseling experience and a practical, person-focused approach to sessions. Her work centers on helping clients make real changes and feel more capable in daily life.

She began counseling in 2001 as a group home counselor for at-risk young men and homeless young adults. Early work focused on family reunification, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, job and life skills, and independent living. She later moved into the substance abuse field working with DUI and court-mandated clients, and providing intervention for people and families facing addiction and codependency.

While earning a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she worked in an outpatient hospital clinic with people facing depression, suicide risk, grief, psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses. She then completed a second master’s in School Counseling and supported students in an inner-city setting with body image, self-harm, substance use, ADHD, trauma, and various forms of abuse.

Her usual methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, though she emphasizes meeting people where they are. Sessions focus on building a strong working relationship, practical skills, and gradual change rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.

Her stated goal is to uplift, teach, and motivate clients toward healthier living. She aims to help people find stability, improve relationships and move toward more satisfying, functional daily routines.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so clients feel heard and understood; it is useful for people facing life changes, self-esteem struggles, or relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and some forms of addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs and goals. That decision is revisited over time as progress is made and goals shift.

The original profile does not specify which remote formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. It can also make some interventions, like homework review and skill practice, easier to work through between sessions.