Latesha Edmerson , MD, LCPC

Latesha Edmerson is a Maryland-based therapist with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are stressed, anxious, struggling with addiction, or coping with low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those managing concentration or memory problems and attention difficulties. Her style is straightforward and strengths-based, helping people use their own resources to move forward.

Latesha sees each person as the expert on their life and starts by listening closely to what matters most. She breaks concerns into simple, manageable steps so clients can make steady progress. Sessions focus on practical strategies for daily challenges like motivation, focus, and self-confidence.

She also addresses issues that often come with long-term health challenges, such as chronic pain, illness, and disability. Financial stress, workplace strain, and the search for purpose are other areas she helps people sort through. Latesha pays attention to how mood, past hurts, and feelings of isolation affect everyday life.

Latesha holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC. She combines years of experience with a down-to-earth approach that aims to be helpful and direct. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Starting is simple: use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits. She will work with each person to set clear goals and find practical ways to reach them.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Two evidence-informed approaches often used in practical therapy are brief skills training and problem-focused work. Brief skills training teaches concrete techniques for managing anxiety, improving focus, and handling cravings; it often includes short exercises to practice between sessions. Problem-focused work breaks larger issues into small steps so clients can try changes, track results, and adjust plans when needed.

Another common approach is strengths-based coaching blended with therapeutic support. This centers on identifying what already helps a person get through hard times, and then building on those abilities to increase motivation, confidence, and resilience. These methods are useful for mood concerns, workplace challenges, and life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s goals, try methods that fit their day-to-day life, and adjust techniques based on what works and what doesn’t. Clients take an active role in deciding which tools to keep.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have deeper conversations with visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports brief reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain consistent contact with a licensed professional.