- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Latechia
Latechia Hester is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, and ADHD. Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels.
She began in 2001 working in group homes with at-risk and homeless young men, helping with family reunification, substance use, LGBTQ concerns, job skills, and independent living. She later worked in substance abuse settings with DUI offenders and court-ordered anger management, and served as an interventionist for people and families dealing with addiction and codependency.
Latechia returned to school for a master’s in Clinical Mental Health and worked in an outpatient hospital clinic. There she supported people facing depression, suicide risk, grief, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use. She then earned a second master’s in School Counseling and worked in inner-city schools with students facing body image issues, self-harm, trauma, ADHD, sexual and emotional abuse, and neighborhood violence.
Her main methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness ideas when they fit. Sessions aim to help people identify doable changes, build skills, and reduce the things that spark anger or relapse.
Latechia emphasizes building a working relationship first. She describes her role as a guide who teaches, motivates, and helps clients develop skills to manage anger, cope with life changes, and rebuild relationships.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Latechia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address problems like anger, anxiety, and addiction. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger and then practicing small, concrete changes. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change and build commitment to those steps.She also draws on solution-focused therapy to set short-term goals and develop practical strategies for handling triggers. That approach zeroes in on what works now and builds simple, repeatable tools to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients weigh methods based on their goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. This is a collaborative process that looks at what feels doable and what produces the most useful changes.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the original biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins when time is limited. Ask about what session types are offered and how they would fit into your schedule.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Maine, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with anger tied to stress, relationship conflict, workplace frustration, and substance misuse. Anger is listed among her core concerns alongside addiction and trauma.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She may also include client-centered and mindfulness ideas when appropriate.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 24 years of experience in counseling, starting in 2001 in group homes and later in substance abuse and outpatient clinic settings. That background includes court-ordered anger management and intervention work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois. The credentials are NC LCMHC and IL LCPC as documented.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients according to the provided information.
What session formats are available?
If formats are important to you, confirm current session options before booking since none are explicitly listed in the biography. Ask the platform for the most up-to-date session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the chosen subscription and local factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.