- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About LaQuanta
LaQuanta Hobbs is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with five years as a clinician and many more years in mental health roles. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, relationship strain, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
LaQuanta draws on hands-on experience from community, inpatient, school, crisis response, and private-practice settings. Before clinical work she spent years as a case manager, qualified professional, and mobile crisis counselor. That background influences how she approaches practical problems and safety needs during tense moments.
Her style centers on working with each person as an individual. She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas to help people notice patterns, test new reactions, and practice different skills. She also brings client-centered, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches into sessions.
In sessions LaQuanta aims to give straightforward tools for managing anger and strong emotions, improving communication, and handling setbacks. Expect concrete strategies you can use between appointments, and opportunities to role-play conversations or rehearse coping steps.
Her previous roles exposed her to first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, multicultural topics, and gender and LGBTQ matters. People often seek her support for grief, parenting strain, career crossroads, and recovering from emotional or physical trauma.
To begin, readers should follow the directory process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist prioritizes the person’s perspective and helps them name what matters most. This approach fits concerns where understanding feelings and values matters, like relationship strain or identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT works well for anger that comes from automatic thoughts, anxiety, or low mood because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication. Those skills can be practiced in session and used when strong feelings arise between meetings.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and what feels useful in day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people video sessions are helpful for role-play and visual cues, while phone or messaging can be useful for brief updates or when bandwidth is limited. LaQuanta will help discuss practical options during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and relationship problems among other concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a direct, person-centered way and combines cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas with solution-focused and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years as a clinician and additional experience over many years in case management, qualified professional roles, and mobile crisis counseling.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.