- 24 years experience
- Codependency focus
- Goal oriented care
About Latechia
Latechia Hester is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 24 years of experience to her work. She combines down-to-earth support with practical tools so people can face stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns. She aims to help people gain steadier moods and clearer choices.
Early in her career she worked as a group home counselor serving at-risk and homeless young men, focusing on life skills, job skills, and family reunification. She later moved into the substance use field supporting people with addiction, co-dependency, DUI-related issues, and court-ordered anger management. That work included acting as an interventionist for families and individuals who needed help breaking cycles of dependency.
While completing a master's in Clinical Mental Health, she worked in an outpatient hospital clinic with people facing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, suicide risk, and co-occurring disorders. She then earned a second master’s in School Counseling and worked in inner-city schools with students struggling with body image, self-harm, substance use, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Her usual approach is practical and person-focused. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies while adapting to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals, new coping skills, and steady progress.
She describes her work as guiding change and rebuilding strength. Clients are invited to learn skills, improve communication, and work on codependency and attachment concerns. The overall aim is to help people move toward healthier, more stable lives.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a strong working relationship, helping people feel heard and supported as they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear steps to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, mood shifts, and codependency patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation to change, often useful for addictions and behavior change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques together. This keeps therapy flexible and focused on practical steps toward improvement.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions still allow hands-on work with CBT tools, motivational conversations, and client-centered support that move toward meaningful change.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Maine, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, codependency, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set clear goals and build coping skills.
How many years of clinical work does she have?
She has 24 years of experience working in group homes, substance use programs, outpatient clinics, and school counseling settings.
Where is she licensed and where is she based?
She holds NC LCMHC and IL LCPC credentials and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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