LaTonia Curtiss
Do you struggle with feeling bad about yourself, developing and /or maintaining healthy relationships with others? Do you feel down, depressed, feeling you let yourself or others down? Do you experience feelings of anxiety, stress, or trauma? Are these concerns impacting you at home, work, or other places? Seeking therapy can be scary, however, you have made the right decision. I believe individuals are the "experts on themselves" and possess the ability to make the desired positive change in their lives.
She currently resides in greater Coastal Carolina treating civilian, military, and military family members suffering from mental health and/or substance abuse.
In the session, we will utilize a Person Center Approach consisting of meeting the individual were they are, actively listening, providing support, encouragement, and validation, as well as utilizing Evidence -Based Treatment Modalities ( such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Person Centered Approach, and Psychoeducation) Supportive Therapy, Stress Management, and Anger Management. Together, we will work collaboratively to treat the whole person and empower the person to find their way forward.
First session
In our initial session, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment for the individual . Together, we will develop a therapeutic rapport and alliance. Together, we will implement a Person Center Approach consisting of meeting the individual were they are, I will provide actively listening, support, encouragement, and validation during our sessions. I believe individuals are the "experts on themselves" and possess the ability to make positive desired changes in their lives.
Strengths
LaTonia Curtiss, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist Associate, is a graduate of Saint Augustine’s University. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. She is also a 2006 graduate of North Carolina Central University where she earned a Master’s of Art in Sociology, a 2010 graduate of Capella University where she earned a Master’s of Science in Human Services with a Specialization in Mental Health Counseling, a 2018 graduate of University of Southern California where she earned a Masters of Social Worker with a Specialization in Military Social Work. License and certification includes: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A), Certified Anger Management Specialist II, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD). She currently resides in greater Coastal Carolina treating civilian, military, and military family members suffering from mental health and/or substance abuse. She has over twenty years of experience within the counseling and human service profession.
Ideal clients
Depression, Mood Disorder, PTSD, Coping Skills, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, ADHD, Life Stressors, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Military, Military Families, and Relationships.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
In session, I utilize the Eclectic Approach, offering the individual the ability to focus on their whole selves. I value that the individual “are unique and have unique needs” as it relates to therapy. In addition, I will use a Person Center Approach consisting of meeting the individual were they are, actively listening, providing support, encouragement, and validation, as well as utilizing Evidence -Based Treatment Modalities ( such Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Person Centered Approach, and Psychoeducation) Supportive Therapy, Stress Management, and Anger Management.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Men's Issues
Military/Veterans
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Women's Issues
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
FloridaLicense SW25002
North CarolinaLicense 12215