Latasha Shannon , LMSW, LCSW

Latasha Shannon is a licensed social worker with 19 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She works from a strengths-based perspective that emphasizes compassion, practical skill-building, and respect for each person's background and values. Latasha specializes in addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Her practice also includes focused work on abandonment, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, substance-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and related issues. She draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients process past wounds, reduce symptoms, and develop concrete strategies for day-to-day wellbeing. Latasha integrates client-centered methods with techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, as well as mindfulness practices, to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

Latasha holds LMSW and LCSW credentials - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training in social work and clinical practice. She brings a culturally responsive, affirming approach to her work and a clear belief in each person’s capacity for growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Latasha integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, which focuses on listening carefully to each person's priorities and building a collaborative path forward that honors their experiences and values. This approach is helpful for clients seeking a supportive, individualized process to explore relationships, identity, and life transitions.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be especially useful for managing intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Latasha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, accessibility for those outside traditional office hours, and options that fit different communication styles. These formats make it easier for clients to engage in consistent care while balancing other responsibilities.