Dr. Latasha McIlwaine , LPC

Dr. Latasha McIlwaine helps people facing addictions, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, career crossroads, and depression. She works with many concerns often connected to women's issues and offers straightforward, practical support. She communicates in clear, direct language and focuses on steps people can try between sessions.

Dr. McIlwaine is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with 18 years of experience. She trained at the graduate level in mental health counseling and completed doctoral study in counseling psychology. Her career has included clinical work across the Carolinas and Georgia and roles in education mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

In sessions she uses approaches that teach skills and encourage small changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT strategies to manage strong emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help people set goals and notice progress.

She has worked with a range of related concerns such as codependency, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She also assists people navigating blended family issues, intellectual disability, autism or Asperger Syndrome, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Dr. McIlwaine offers online and phone options so people can meet in ways that fit their schedules. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with a focus on what the person wants to change and clear next steps to try between meetings.

How her approaches translate to online work

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to ease symptoms and improve daily routines. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns that fuel low self-esteem. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotion-regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills so people can handle intense feelings and relationship conflict more effectively.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused on practical change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people work face-to-face when a longer session or visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, brief coaching, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into a busy life while using CBT and DBT skills in everyday situations.