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Entry 080745Florida / United States

LaToya Stevenson

LaToya Stevenson, LCSW

Florida 11 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and trauma support

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  • ACT methods
  • CBT skills
  • DBT strategies

About LaToya

LCSW in Florida with 11 years of experience, LaToya Stevenson focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, family concerns, and related issues. She combines practical crisis response skills with longer term therapeutic methods to help people manage intense feelings and major life changes.

Stevenson draws on a background in emergency mental health and community-based services. That work shaped her approach to high-stress situations and conflict resolution. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address symptoms and day-to-day coping.

Sessions typically center on clear goals and usable tools. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and try manageable changes between sessions. Topics she commonly addresses include depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting stress, eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD-related struggles, and LGBT issues.

Her background includes work in community mental health and social service agencies, alongside training in child welfare and legal studies. Those roles involved individual counseling, group work, and crisis intervention, which inform how she structures safety planning and short-term stabilization when needed.

Stevenson invites a collaborative process. She works with each person to set priorities, review progress, and adjust methods as needs shift. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling steps before booking.

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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when avoidance and worry get in the way of daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that feed anxiety or depression and practicing new coping skills. It works well for stress, mood shifts, and behaviors people want to change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. That approach is useful when strong emotions or conflict are frequent problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stevenson will review goals, try methods in session, and adapt techniques based on what helps. The process is collaborative and aimed at practical changes that fit the person's life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are currently offered and how scheduling works. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so a session can be scheduled during a work break or between errands.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, parenting strain, anger, and LGBT issues.

What therapy approaches does she use?

Her practice includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of clinical experience, including roles in emergency mental health care and community-based agencies.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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