Latonia Staten

Latonia Staten is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate major life changes. She focuses on practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and addiction. Latonia aims to make the therapy room a straightforward place to talk and find workable steps forward.

She helps people improve communication and gain clarity about life purpose. She supports recovery from drug and alcohol problems and assists people processing traumatic experiences. Latonia also has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and with challenges faced by young adults.

Her approach is client-centered and respectful. Sessions focus on what the person brings in that day and on building tools that can be used between meetings. She emphasizes clear, direct conversation and realistic goal-setting.

Latonia works to create a space without judgment where clients can explore identity and sexuality, rethink relationships, and make decisions about next steps. She listens for what matters most and helps people break big problems into small actions. Many clients find this practical focus helpful for moving through life transitions.

Latonia practices in Maryland and holds an LCPC credential from Maryland. She offers care in English and does not take international clients. To begin, a reader can select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Evidence-based techniques for change and recovery

Latonia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical skills. She helps people manage anxiety and stress by teaching breathing and grounding exercises, pacing exposure to fears, and building routines that reduce daily overwhelm. For addiction and recovery work she emphasizes relapse prevention strategies, identifying triggers, and developing alternative coping actions to support sustained change.

When trauma or post-traumatic stress is a concern, she focuses on stabilizing symptoms and strengthening safety and coping skills before addressing painful memories. Each approach is described and chosen based on the person’s needs, not as a one-size-fits-all plan. The therapist and client work together to decide which techniques fit goals and comfort levels.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy life, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, or checking in during a short break at work. Other practical benefits include easier scheduling and the ability to continue work between meetings without a commute. A licensed professional will discuss which approaches and formats are most practical for daily life and learning new skills.