Latisha Sterling , LMHC, LPC

Latisha Sterling is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. As an LMHC and LPC, she is trained to assess and treat a range of emotional and behavioral concerns - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Latisha works with children, adolescents, adults, and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, foster care and adoption matters, behavioral concerns, and life adjustments. She has also supported people coping with trauma, substance use, and persistent irrational beliefs. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Her therapeutic style is described as warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Latisha aims to support people as they build resilience, address inner child wounding and trauma, and explore new perspectives that foster growth and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Latisha uses evidence-based approaches that translate well to virtual work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to shift them; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change; it is effective for behavior change and substance use concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy emphasizes understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building safety and coping skills; it supports recovery from post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Latisha works collaboratively to match techniques to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites feedback so the plan evolves in partnership with the client.

Online therapy with Latisha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across different phases of life, while allowing for the same therapeutic techniques and progress-focused work that occur in face-to-face settings.