Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC
Guiding transformation and lasting resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- Addiction and recovery support
- Family and relationship work
About Latechia Hester
Latechia Hester is an African American female clinician with more than two decades of experience in counseling and clinical mental health. She began her career in 2001 working as a group home counselor for at-risk male youths, homeless young adults, and their families, focusing on family reunification, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, job readiness, life skills, and independent living. Over the years she developed a practical, hands-on approach to working with individuals and families facing complex life challenges.
Her practice expanded into the substance use and intervention field, where she worked with DUI offenders, court-mandated clients in anger management programs, and as an interventionist supporting families and individuals struggling with addiction and codependency. She then pursued graduate training in Clinical Mental Health, providing outpatient care to people coping with family conflict, depression, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Latechia later completed a second master’s degree in School Counseling and gained experience supporting students in an inner-city school setting who faced body image concerns, depression, self-harm, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, OCD, neighborhood trauma, and histories of sexual, emotional, or physical abuse. Her work spans a wide range of clinical concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She draws primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy while emphasizing a client-centered stance that meets each person where they are. Latechia views counseling as a collaborative process and uses an eclectic set of skills to support lasting change. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC - professional counseling licenses that reflect advanced training and clinical practice - and practices in Illinois. Her mission is to uplift, empower, teach, and motivate clients toward healthier, more fulfilling lives while honoring each person with dignity and respect.
Her practice expanded into the substance use and intervention field, where she worked with DUI offenders, court-mandated clients in anger management programs, and as an interventionist supporting families and individuals struggling with addiction and codependency. She then pursued graduate training in Clinical Mental Health, providing outpatient care to people coping with family conflict, depression, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and co-occurring diagnoses.
Latechia later completed a second master’s degree in School Counseling and gained experience supporting students in an inner-city school setting who faced body image concerns, depression, self-harm, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, OCD, neighborhood trauma, and histories of sexual, emotional, or physical abuse. Her work spans a wide range of clinical concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
She draws primarily on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy while emphasizing a client-centered stance that meets each person where they are. Latechia views counseling as a collaborative process and uses an eclectic set of skills to support lasting change. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC - professional counseling licenses that reflect advanced training and clinical practice - and practices in Illinois. Her mission is to uplift, empower, teach, and motivate clients toward healthier, more fulfilling lives while honoring each person with dignity and respect.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Latechia Hester have?
Latechia Hester has 24 years of experience in the counseling field.
Is Latechia Hester a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LCPC. License details are NC LCMHC 19916 and IL LCPC 180013366.
In which languages does Latechia Hester provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Latechia Hester located?
She is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Latechia Hester as my therapist?
You can work with Latechia Hester through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Latechia Hester work with international clients?
Yes, she works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Latechia Hester cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care
Latechia Hester integrates several evidence-based approaches in her work to tailor care to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, often useful in addressing addictions and readiness for new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and clear goals, helping clients build on strengths and make focused progress toward specific life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Latechia collaborates with each client to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different orientations so care reflects the person's pace and readiness for change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, manage caregiving duties, or connect despite distance. These options support continuity of care and allow clients and licensed professionals to work together in ways that match everyday life and personal comfort levels.