- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About LaTonya
LaTonya Mangum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on family of origin issues and related concerns like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
She uses practical talking and skills-based approaches in sessions. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people name their values and take small steps toward them.
LaTonya pays attention to patterns that come from early family life. She helps clients recognize how old roles and expectations still influence choices now. Conversations often look at boundaries, reactions to conflict, and feelings of guilt or abandonment.
Sessions include work on managing anger, reducing anxiety, and improving relationship communication. She also addresses issues like infidelity, divorce and separation, loneliness, and feelings of emptiness. Practical tools and short exercises are used between sessions when helpful.
She aims for a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Clients set goals and she helps track progress with techniques from CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. People who want to understand how their family of origin shapes current patterns often find this focus useful.
Therapeutic approaches used and how they translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then take actions that fit their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problem patterns that repeat in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on goals and what feels practical. That can mean trying a mix of ACT and CBT techniques and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let therapists use exercises, worksheets, and real-time coaching on communication practices during a session. If scheduling or session length are important, discuss those preferences when you set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a direct, skills-focused style that blends talking with practical exercises. Sessions often include cognitive and behavioral strategies and work on communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients on relationship and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed in North Carolina, and provides services from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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