Dr. Latasha McIlwaine

LPC

North Carolina

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LCMHC, North Carolina / 6691; LPC, South Carolina / 5039; LPC, Georgia / LPC010296

NPI

1063631331

Experience

18 years

Languages

English

Location

North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addiction and recovery
   • Relationship support
   • Skills for daily life

   About Latasha

   Dr. Latasha McIlwaine helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career transitions, and depression. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of clinical experience. She offers a direct, practical approach to problem-solving and supports people as they set goals and make changes.

   Her work combines clear conversation with hands-on strategies. She uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and draw out what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques help people notice progress and stay focused on practical steps.

   Dr. McIlwaine earned a doctorate in counseling psychology and a graduate degree in mental health counseling. She has practiced across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, and she also teaches counseling students at multiple levels. She has written about personal experiences with mental health and recovery in her book Fragile Brokenness.

   Her background includes work with people affected by addiction, domestic violence, blended family challenges, codependency, and issues related to intellectual disability and autism spectrum differences. She also supports those dealing with emptiness, isolation, life purpose, and women's concerns. She draws on wide experience to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

   Sessions are meant to be collaborative and goal-oriented. New clients begin by sharing priorities and creating a straightforward plan. Progress is measured in small, practical steps that fit everyday life.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone identify their priorities and build commitment. This is useful for addictions, career moves, and when someone feels stuck.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include tracking thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to test different beliefs. This approach helps with depression, low self-esteem, and relationship patterns.
   
   Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches grounding, emotion regulation, and communication techniques that can be practiced between sessions.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress happens.
   
   Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, whether by saving travel time or fitting a short check-in during a break. The biography mentions tele-therapy, but specific session formats were not fully listed, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simple to use CBT worksheets, practice DBT skills, and follow up on motivation between meetings without changing daily routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   18+ years

   Listed in

   North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist support?

   She works with people dealing with addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career transitions, and depression, along with related issues such as domestic violence, codependency, and blended family challenges.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is practical and collaborative, using motivational interviewing to explore motivation and goal-setting, and concrete skills from CBT and DBT to change thinking and behavior.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 18 years of professional experience working across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in clinical and teaching roles.

   What credentials and region are listed?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in North Carolina.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography mentions tele-therapy but does not list all session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working together?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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