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Latechia Hester, LCMHC, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

I am an African American female Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and I started my career in the counseling field in 2001, as a group home counselor for at-risk male youths, homeless young male adults, and their families, where we worked on family reunification, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ Issues, job skills, life skills, and independent living. From there I moved more into the substance abuse field working with DUI offenders, court mandated persons ordered to do anger management, and as an interventionist for families, and individuals who struggle with all forms of addiction and co-dependency. Since then, I returned to school to obtain my masters in Clinical Mental Health, during which time I worked with individuals who struggled with family issues, depression, suicide, grief and loss, schizophrenia disorder, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD, dually diagnosed individuals, and those with other co-occurring disorders in an outpatient hospital clinic setting. I then furthered my career and obtained a second master's degree in School Counseling, where I enveloped experience in working with students in an inner-city school setting who struggled with body image, depression, suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ issues, ADHD, ADD, OCD, neighborhood trauma, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

My primary therapeutic orientations are cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy; however, I strongly believe that it is essential to meet a person "where they are at" and establish a therapeutic alliance using my developed professional skills and eclectic abilities to provide each individual with a therapeutic orientation is necessary to move them toward a place of peace and healing. I believe in the purpose of counseling and I believe that even the most skeptical can become a believer!

METAMORPHOSIS is the process of change into something adult, mature and breathtaking. I would like to think that I've been entrusted by clients to help them transition into living a better life, so that they may spread their wings and fly! My goal is to uplift, empower, teach, and motivate those who struggle to work toward living a healthy and happy lifestyle. My commitment is to provide the best clinical services each person deserves with dignity and respect and there has been no greater pleasure for me other than to be blessed with the opportunities to work with individuals in this field of healing and the transformation of lives.

Professional experience

24 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCMHC 19916

IL LCPC 180013366

ME LCPC CC6915

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Latechia Hester. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

My experience has been very positive. They create a safe space where I feel heard and understood, which makes it easier to reflect and process my emotions. Their approach helps me connect withpatterns in my thoughts and behavior, and grow in ways I couldn’t notice on my own. I appreciate their patience and the way they guide me without pushing, allowing me to work at my own pace. Overall, I’ve gained clarity, emotional strength, and practical tools to handle challenges. I feel supported in my journey of self-discovery and healing.

Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Latechia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

After talking to Latechia for 20 minutes, she literally could read me like a book. She said exactly what my own thoughts have been for months, like she just knew what my struggles were and knew what I was thinking. It was so refreshing to finally talk to someone who just understood me, immediately. And no judgement at all, just whole hearted acceptance and a plan to help me. 10/10 would recommend. I'll be keeping her as my therapist

Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Amazing help!!

Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I told myself that I’m giving therapy one more chance and I was praying I had a good therapist who could listen and understand me! I am so thankful for her, I have a hard time being pushed to do things I am uncomfortable with. She is the only one I trust to guide me through this journey! She is amazing her calm reassuring motherly stern therapeutic voice is so powerful! It gives me a sense of calm and understanding. I’m truly thankful for you and I’m so glad I got to connect with you. I am ready for this journey I know it won’t be easy but God I’m ready.

Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

She was extremely kind and offered great expertise and created a judge-free zone.

Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I’m 25 years old and I have just started therapy for the first time in my life. Having to be vulnerable and have sensitive conversations about things that affect me on a deeper emotional level with a stranger seemed scary at first, but Latechia so lovely, professional, and attentive that I’m slowly becoming more comfortable and ready to heal. I’m very grateful to God for having crossed our paths so I can finally begin my healing journey.

Written on Nov 04, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd