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Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 9 ratings

La-Toya Jenkins

LCMHC, 5 years of experience

Warm
Direct
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

Hi. I am a LPC in Georgia and a LCMHC in North Carolina. Additionally, I am a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. I received my master's degree from VCU in 2015, became licensed in 2020, and have been practicing on my own ever since. I live by two mottos "It takes a village" and "take time for you". It is important to “take time for yourself,” because we need time to recharge, so that we can continue to persevere. However, there comes a time in everyone’s life where the support of the village is needed. That’s why I believe “it takes a village” and working together as a team is important. Whether it is a clinician and client duo, or a team of medical professionals, we can achieve reasonable and practical goals.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we will introduce ourselves and I will begin to get to know you. I will ask questions concerning background family history and upbringing leading up to today. This will assist me to get to know you from the start. We will then dive into the concerns which brought you into services. In following sessions, I will utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), along with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), to name a few. I use various techniques and theories, to help maintain a healthy mental state. I recognize that every individual has a different struggle and may require the utilization of a combination of theories and/or techniques. Therefore, my approach is person centered. I endeavor to assist my clients to set and reach realistic goals that lead to achieve self-actualization. Let’s begin working together to build a healthier and stronger you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have worked with people for over 20+ years. I am insightful, helpful, straightforward, and humble. My goal is to assist you to reach YOUR goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with a wide variety of people. My experience includes working with children and their families, individuals, groups, couples, military and their families, college students, and people of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, group homes, outpatient clinics, therapeutic day treatment centers, intensive in-home centers, mental health skill building centers, and a plethora of other facilities, with a vast range of clientele.

Specialties

Top specialties

LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Sex Therapy

Other specialties

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Depression
Family Therapy
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Gottman method

I use many different treatment modalities. To use just one would be unjust when people are very complex.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use many different treatment modalities. To use just one would be unjust when people are very complex.

Couples Counseling

I use many different treatment modalities. To use just one would be unjust when people are very complex.

Supportive

I use many different treatment modalities. To use just one would be unjust when people are very complex.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I use many different treatment modalities. To use just one would be unjust when people are very complex.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Georgia
North Carolina

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 9 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 12, 2025

I will not be continuing for now. I am going to take my time to get back into therapy.

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 1 with La-Toya

July 9, 2025

She listens to everything i say and is very focused on solutions. Shes keen on every one being different, which means different approaches, and that's very important to me. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Verified client, age 18-24

Review shared after session 2 with La-Toya