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Latechia Hester, LCPC, LCMHC

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

IL LCPC 180013366

ME LCPC CC6915

NC LCMHC 19916

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.

She is such a patient person and never judges. She is amazing!

Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Miss Hester is very professional, very supportive and very knowledgeable.

Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Listens, is encouraging, and will challenge you. Truly grateful for my time with her.

Written on Apr 19, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Latechia really helped me break through some mental barriers early into our sessions. She is straightforward, kind, patient and really listens to understand. I look forward to taking the healing journey with her.

Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I am very impressed with being matched with Latechia. She’s been patient, yet firm and kept me on track. She has helped me get my voice back and been extremely encouraging.
She helps me recognize my strengths and doesn’t let me stay stuck in a negative thought pattern and challenges me to speak up for myself.
I’ve gone through some real challenging times the last year and working with Latechia has truly been life changing for me.

Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with Latechia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and career difficulties

Latechia Hester is a great therapist. She isn’t afraid to hold me accountable when I’m trying not to do the hard work. She made every session enjoyable and thought provoking. I really liked her as a therapist and would recommend her.

Written on Jul 28, 2024 after therapy with Latechia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes