- Goal oriented
- Experience with addiction
- Trauma informed
About Latechia
Latechia Hester is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She has worked in counseling since 2001 and brings 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life changes. Her background spans community, school, and outpatient settings.
Early in her career she supported at-risk young men in group homes, focusing on life skills, job readiness, and family reunification. She later worked in substance abuse services with DUI populations, court-ordered anger management, and as an interventionist for people facing addiction and codependency. Those roles shaped her practical approach to behavior change.
In outpatient hospital clinics she worked with individuals facing depression, grief, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. She also holds a second master’s in School Counseling and has experience with students dealing with body image, self-harm, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. This mix of settings informs how she tailors care to everyday life challenges.
Her main approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and building a working relationship first. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steps a person can use between meetings.
Latechia aims to help people move toward a healthier life and stronger relationships. She describes change as a process of metamorphosis and works to uplift, teach, and motivate clients while treating them with dignity and respect.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's goals and values. In online sessions this means the therapist spends time learning what matters most and shaping the plan around the client's priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include concrete exercises, homework between sessions, and step-by-step problem solving for issues like anxiety or depression.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation. In remote sessions this can help with addictions, lifestyle shifts, and decisions about treatment in a conversational, nonjudgmental way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and what methods feel most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or longer focused work when needed.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Maine, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to set goals and teach practical skills. She also uses client-centered principles to tailor sessions to each person.
What is her clinical background?
She has 24 years of experience starting in group homes, then substance abuse and intervention work, outpatient hospital clinics, and school counseling in inner-city settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients according to the practice policies.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary by location and practice setup.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.