LaTonya Hawkins, LPC

LaTonya Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience. She works with teens and adults to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aiming to help people manage current struggles and find clearer direction.

She prefers to begin by listening closely to what matters most to each person. She and the client then set straightforward goals and decide on steps to reach them. Sessions often look at daily habits, coping strategies, and communication patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Her background spans community programs, schools, faith-based organizations, and mental health agencies. That variety means she has experience talking with people in different life stages and settings about challenges like grief, parenting stress, addiction, and career strain.

LaTonya blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that fit each person. In practical terms this can mean trying new behavior patterns, testing small changes, or working through thoughts that feed anxiety or depression.

She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and meets people where they are. If someone wants help with communication, self-esteem, coping with life changes, or rebuilding after loss or trauma, she offers steady, goal-oriented support.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy starts by prioritizing the person's experience and needs. The therapist listens without judgment and helps the person set goals that feel meaningful, which can be especially useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and recovery after trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns and changing behaviors that worsen anxiety or depression. In sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new ways of responding, and practicing small changes between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to use based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. This is a cooperative process that can change as needs evolve.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats can vary. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It can also let people engage from different settings when that helps them maintain consistency in care.