Dr. Latonia Jennings, LCSW
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
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- Client-centered
- CBT-informed
- Mindfulness tools
About Latonia
Jennings draws on client-centered principles to listen first and then tailor interventions to each person's needs. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more constructive patterns. Mindfulness tools are introduced to steady attention and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Her background includes three years in clinical practice as a therapist and long experience in social work settings prior to that. That history informs how she supports people dealing with addiction, family problems, parenting strain, and career challenges. She also helps with issues around adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, and intimacy or commitment concerns.
Sessions emphasize learning as well as relief. Clients can expect practical strategies, education about how patterns develop, and collaborative planning for next steps. The goal is to leave sessions with skills that can be used between meetings to handle future challenges.
People who choose Jennings work with someone who favors clear explanations, steady support, and a problem-solving mindset. Interested individuals should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they figure out their own solutions and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns that lead to distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping. That shared decision-making helps people find approaches that feel helpful and usable in daily life.
Confirm the available session options before scheduling, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets and mindfulness exercises together in real time during sessions. If you want to explore remote work, mention your needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your preferences and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and midlife changes among other life concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, starting with listening and then using practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to support change.
What experience does she bring as a clinician?
She has three years of clinical therapy experience alongside many years working in social work roles that involved bereavement, domestic violence, substance abuse, and related areas.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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 with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.