Latasha Shannon , LMSW, LCSW

Latasha Shannon is a licensed social worker with 19 years of clinical practice. She is credentialed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Based in Michigan, she helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and related challenges.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit everyday life. She listens for what matters most and works with clients to set realistic goals and small, achievable changes.

Latasha uses several evidence-based approaches to guide therapy, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness practices. These tools are used to address mood disorders, stress, grief, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue.

She also supports people through issues such as abandonment, communication problems, codependency, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Addictions, bipolar disorder, dissociation, and intellectual disability are listed among her additional focus areas.

Sessions can include talking through painful memories, learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing grounding or mindfulness exercises. The goal is to build skills that help with day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.

People who value a collaborative, practical approach tend to fit well with her style. She works to create a respectful space where clients can take steps toward clearer thinking, healthier habits, and stronger self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and strengths. The therapist listens closely and helps people name what matters to them, then supports their choices and goals. This approach is useful for building self-esteem and making personal decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can teach practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skill-building around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In an online format it can provide step-by-step coaching for handling intense emotions, managing impulsivity, and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend methods to try. Clients and therapist make adjustments over time to find what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when someone prefers written exchanges. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.