Shana Latham

(MS, LPC)

About Me

Greetings,
I appreciate the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Shana Latham. I specialize in helping persons manage co-occurring disorders, conflict resolution, systemic depression, situational depression and stress reduction. I have 16-year track record of success in helping clients and staff achieve a broad range of goals and objectives throughout my career as a License Professional Counselor. I take pride in my hands-on approach to therapy which has helped me gain trust and build partnerships with individuals. My style strongly emphasizes pleasantly working together through motivating conversations.
A summary of my valuable counseling skills and practices:

• Experience successfully navigating challenging families to build rapport.

• Over the past 10 years, clients with my guidance have built personal accountability which has resulted in consistent and positive client outcomes. Specialize in “15 Sessions to Family Happiness”
• As a Licensed Professional Counselor, with 16 years counseling persons through mental health, medical, trauma and substance use issues working with: adults, seniors, parents and youth, which has resulted in personal and professional growth. I have nurtured the skill of listening and preparing people for change.
• I understand strategic goal setting and value its role in identifying each persons’ stakeholders in collaboration with a quality of life focus each encounter.

• BA Public Relations, Howard University and MA Counseling Psychology, University of the District of Columbia, Certified in Co-Occurring Disorders by DC Department of Behavioral Health 2013

In review of my profile, you note my education and experience. What it cannot illustrate, however, is the degree of dedication, resourcefulness and professionalism that I can offer. A personal conversation will enable us to discuss how I can support your happiness now and in the future.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Depression

I also have experience in Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD

Years of Experience: 17

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #PRC 13693 (Expires: 2020-12-01)

Reviews

Written by M.E. on Jan 27, 2020 after counseling with Shana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Shana helped me with exactly what I needed. I told her my problems the first session and she immediately had tools and suggestions with how to help me. I was having stress issues with my children and household and after using the tools she taught me I feel I control of my life again. Thank you!

Written by N.I. on Jan 20, 2020 after counseling with Shana for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Shana has been the most open and understanding therapist I’ve had. I’ve been through very negative experiences with mental health professionals, but Shana has been a joy to work with. She gives excellent insights for what’s going on with me, as well as feedback for moving forward. I highly recommend her.

Written by G.A. on Nov 23, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties

Ms. Latham offers good advice and makes me feel reassured I've made the right decision participating in therapy.

Written by P.A. on Nov 14, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

I really appreciated the time and effort that Shana put into my sessions. She made it very easy to open up about issues I had been struggling with, and helped me to not only understand the emotions that I had been feeling, but also how to move forward and develop strategies that would help me in life. Shana helped me gain a different perspective when, before I started counseling, the only perspective I could see was the one inside myself. She really took the time to listen and understand how I was feeling, and to understand where those feelings were coming from.

Written by N.I. on Sep 20, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Shana is incredibly talented in counseling. Listening to my concerns and giving me a different way of looking at the situation, and helping me to really hear the words that I say and analyze it. Is the reality as life changing as I feel it is or is it something that I can do or not do but the world as I know it won’t collapse around me. She kindly, firmly, or sometimes with a joke or in a light hearted manner (whatever the situation deems she is in tune with) counsels me and adjusts my thinking but her message always comes through. She’s patient never overbearing or disingenuous of MY session and time. I’m so pleased that we were paired!!!!!

Written by T.H. on Sep 13, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Shana is amazing. She takes the time to listen, allows me to voice my concerns, and always repeats back to ensure understanding. Shana also always provides great feedback and ideas for interventions for the challenges I have while also giving me the necessary framework to develop my own ways of coping.

Written by L.I. on Aug 09, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

It is with pleasure that I write this review for Shana Latham. I have PTSD and Anxiety Disorder. Shana has been instrumental in helping me through a very difficult time. Shana is very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend her.

Written by F.A. on Aug 06, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Shana has helped me tremendously over the past few months. She has assisted me in changing my thought patterns and bad habits. She is very caring, a great listener and is not judgmental. It is clear how much she cares about her patients. I appreciate her and would recommend her to anyone searching for a counselor.

Written by R.O. on Aug 01, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 1 week

The issues I was struggling with were not typical. I was pleasantly surprised by Ms. Shani Latham's ability to be truly helpful by offering practical and useful suggestions to complex puzzles and choices. She was helpful in the process of problem-solving by her attentive listening and by offering relevant and creative approaches. I am pleased with her understanding of the issues and her value-added support. Thank you!

Written by J.A. on Jul 22, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Shana was a great listener who gave great advice without being judgmental. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a counselor.

Written by T.H. on Jul 22, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Shana is a very helpful and thoughtful counselor. Shana not only helped me work through my immediate problems but discussed a path forward so that I could find more time to enjoy myself and manage the stress and anxiety in the future. I really appreciate her counseling.

Written by C.A. on Jul 15, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Shana was such a comforting, thoughtful, and helpful presence in my life when I felt like I was spiraling. She actively listened to my worries and concerns, I never felt judged, and at the end of each session she always gave me something on which to reflect in the coming week. I’m grateful for my time with her and can’t recommend her more highly for anyone who’s looking for a therapist/counselor.

Written by K.E. on Jul 07, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

I really feel like Shana is helping me understand things better and figure things out. My outlook on things has been vastly different since I’ve been in counseling therefore improving my personal relationships. I have already told several friends about this and would recommend this to anyone. Phone therapy has not only been convenient for me but effective

Written by B.R. on Jun 28, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Shana is lovely. I had a great time speaking with her and she really helped me with stress.

Written by J.O. on Jun 25, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Very satisfied!

Written by J.U. on Jun 04, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

So incredibly helpful. She gives me tools and things that I can practice to make sure my life runs smoothly.

Written by B.A. on Jun 04, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Very useful counseling including a variety of instruments to cope with different issues. I highly recommend it!

Written by L.I. on Apr 04, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, and relationship issues

I have only had 2 session with Shana so far, but she has already helped talk me through so much. Her reflections and feedback during conversation are thoughtful and insightful, as she especially helps me understand different perspectives. I truly appreciate working with her.

Written by L.I. on Mar 22, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Shana was very helpful. She was ready to talk about anything that needed to be talked about and worked with me on a broad range of subjects.

Written by I.B. on Feb 13, 2019 after counseling with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Shana session was my first counseling experience, and it work outed very well for me. As she was able to determine and resolve most of my concerns and issues. I'm very satisfied with her work and all wisdom shared to me. There's so much more issue I need to be figuring out through bigger concerns.

Thank you for your mentoring of my anxiety, depression and pain. This is all I need at the moment. I appreciated your time Shana. Best session I've ever had.

Written by B.I. on Dec 03, 2018 after counseling with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Shana has been really supportive in helping me get through a difficult and traumatic time.