Latonia Grissom-Blue Pollard, LMSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for midlife transitions
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- Collaborative focus
- Practical skills
- Evidence-based care
About Latonia
She meets people where they are and avoids a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and steps that can make daily life easier. Latonia emphasizes building emotional resilience and improving communication so small changes add up over time.
Her background includes work in private practice, telehealth, and school-based settings. That range of experience shaped an approach that fits teens, adolescents, and adults. She draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs.
People come to her for many concerns beyond mood and anxiety, such as attention differences, trauma and abuse, anger or impulsivity, relationship and family problems, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those navigating divorce, separation, or complex co-occurring issues.
Latonia describes therapy as a partnership. She listens first, then helps plan realistic steps toward change. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Latonia uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness-based practices encourage noticing thoughts and feelings with less reactivity, which can reduce stress and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals and needs, then recommend techniques that fit the person’s situation. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as progress is made.
The biography notes telehealth experience but does not list specific current formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and providing access from different locations. It can also let people maintain continuity of care during life changes while using methods tailored to their goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Latonia commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD, plus related issues like communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, and family conflict.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, focusing on practical skills and clear goals while tailoring methods to each person’s needs.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience across private practice, telehealth, and school-based settings working with adolescents, teens, and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography lists telehealth experience but does not specify current session formats; confirm the available formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.