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About Latechia

Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC, brings 24 years of counseling experience to her work. She uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, and ADHD. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping someone find steady ground and make real changes.

She began her career in 2001 as a group home counselor for at-risk young men and their families. That early work included helping with family reunification, life skills, job readiness, and substance use concerns.

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Background and approach

She later focused on addiction services, working with DUI offenders, court-mandated clients for anger management, and serving as an interventionist for people and families facing addiction and codependency. After completing a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she worked in an outpatient hospital clinic supporting people with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and co-occurring conditions.

A second master’s in School Counseling added experience with students navigating body image concerns, self-harm, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues in an inner-city school setting. Her clinical style combines cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. She also practices client-centered and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to match each person’s needs.

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and small steps that build momentum. Her goal is to help people move toward healthier, happier lives. She emphasizes respect, dignity, and collaboration in every session.

This work aims to empower clients to make sustainable changes and regain hope.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Latechia often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges with organization and focus, and for building routine habits.

She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. This approach supports shifting motivation around substance use, codependency, or making lifestyle changes by exploring personal goals and ambivalence.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on the client's goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. This collaborative process aims to make therapy feel relevant and doable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for full conversations that benefit from visual cues, while phone calls can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework support, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care while balancing work, school, or family commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to teach skills and set realistic goals.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of experience in counseling roles, including group home work, addiction treatment, outpatient clinics, and school counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds NC LCMHC and IL LCPC credentials and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Illinois, Maine, North Carolina
Languages
English

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