Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How LaTonya works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About LaTonya
LaTonya Mangum is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where someone can talk through what feels overwhelming. LaTonya keeps conversations direct and practical so you can try new ways of coping between sessions.
She adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for patterns tied to attachment, family history, and relationship dynamics. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, and take small steps toward clearer communication. LaTonya draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address intense emotions and impulsivity.
She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy ideas to help people commit to values-based action when stress or avoidance gets in the way. Attachment-based ideas inform work around abandonment, trust, and connection. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
She will work with you to create a plan of short-term goals and practical strategies. Sessions include skill-building, problem-solving, and talking through relationship patterns. With 11 years of practice as an LCSW LaTonya brings experience in family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame, and isolation.
She offers sessions that focus on concrete change and emotional understanding so people can move toward more stable relationships and improved mood.
What LaTonya works with
Everything LaTonya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in LaTonya's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches LaTonya lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions feel intense.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That process may involve trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as progress and needs become clearer.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video lets you work face-to-face; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support short updates, skill practice, and ongoing connection between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about LaTonya
What concerns does LaTonya address in therapy?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical, blending evidence-based techniques with conversations about relationship patterns to build skills and solve problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible online work.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.