(she/her)
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Maryland (LCPC). I have over 20 years in the mental health field/substance abuse field. I have worked in various settings and have a wealth of knowledge in both areas. I help youth, adolescents, young adults, and adults with unlocking their true best selves! I will embark upon your journey with you, as your guide to optimal mental wellness.
In our first session together, we will work on our introductions and do some rapport building. We will discuss the challenges you are currently facing that are bringing you to therapy. Lastly, we will begin to structure a treatment plan that will serve as a blueprint for our future sessions.
Having worked in the field for over 20 years, there is not much I have not encountered. This has allowed me to be able to build rapport quickly and to ascertain the root cause of the individual's challenges. I utilize humor (appropriately) and my relatability to assist me in making my client's feel comfortable in this process. Counseling is truly my life's work, so I take it very seriously! I want to help my clients in any way I can, so I do go the extra mile!
I love working with youth, adolescents, young adults, and adults who are trying to figure things out in their lives. They may have ADHD, school issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, life transitions, etc. They often may not know how to manage their emotions effectively, lack coping skills, anger management concerns, trauma responses, anxiety, and a sense of being overwhelmed with life's stressors.
Cash - $130 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I use CBT to help clients learn how to reframe and cognitively restructure their thoughts. We do this to begin to look at negative thought patterns and how they influence our behavior. I also use guided discovery to help me look at the client's viewpoint.
I have used this approach for many years. It allows me to act as a sounding board for my client and to walk alongside them on their journey. The client is the expert on their difficulties, and I provide a non-judgmental space, in which for them to grow.
I have used this approach for the majority of the years that I have done substance abuse counseling. I work on expressing empathy while in sessions, help clients develop discrepancy, and work on rolling with resistance. I use open-ended questions to work on learning more about the client. I do affirmations, reflective listening, and summary reflections to help facilitate in this process.
10 ratings with written reviews
July 31, 2026
My therapist was AMAZING! She was very knowledgeable and compassionate making me feel very calm and at ease.
July 30, 2026
She came into the session very warm, inviting, welcoming and eager to get to know me and I appreciate and needed that. She has promised to be up-front and direct which I believe will help me to get my goals attained.
December 17, 2025
Ms.Latesha is a very warm and compassionate person. She allows me to be myself. I am grateful to have her as my therapist.