Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 9 ratings

LaTonya Mangum

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Direct
Virtual
Next available on

About me

In life we have peaks and valleys. For some, we find the valleys are the times we may feel most alone. I specialize in helping clients to feel less alone and much more empowered and to find clarity. In our aspirations to find love, peace and happiness we develop healthier relationships with self first and with others. In my practice I walk along side my clients on this journey of self fulfillment with a non judgmental and compassionate stance. My initial goal is to actively listen as client expresses what is most important to them and offer compassion and most importantly be sure the client is seen and heard while developing a genuine and authentic rapport.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I emphasize confidentiality is always protected. Client will share their story and experiences. We will then collaborate and develop goals and treatment plan to begin preparing for therapy in follow up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I offer empathy, non judgmental attitude and professionalism. My therapeutic approach is flexible and adaptable to the client's needs with evidence based modalities. I partner with the client in developing a consistent and acceptable treatment plan and goals.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

An ideal client is someone with a specific goal or issue and are motivated to engage in therapy for regular sessions. Someone open to new ideas and perspectives. The client is encouraged to offer feedback, willing to actively participate by challenging themselves to work on developing skills in and outside of session.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Anger ManagementObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Our thoughts and perceptions influence the way we feel and behave. I use CBT to help clients identify patterns and develop skills to feel better, make better decisions and live a more fulfilling life by integrating healthier ways of being with self and others.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

ACT therapy allows to listen to your own self talk about life situations and traumas. Accepting and acknowledging your thoughts and emotions rather than avoiding them. This will also assist in making behavioral changes to modify what hasn't worked for you in the past. Ultimately, developing skills to practice confident and productive behaviors that align with your personal goals and values.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

We will focus on improving relationship patterns while understanding attachment to improve emotional connection in couples to transform negative patterns.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

In this modality we explore skills to regulate emotions, develop interpersonal effectiveness skills and distress tolerance with mindfulness practices.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 9 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

August 15, 2025

I’ve seen therapist since 2000 and this it the first time I’ve felt hopeful about my progress. She listen, asked additional questions and then gave productive feedback. Never did I fell like I was being judged for feeling the way I felt. She let me know that my feelings were valid and gave me some alternative ways to look at situations.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with LaTonya