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Dr. Latasha McIlwaine

Experienced clinician blending practical therapies

LPC North Carolina

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Latasha

Dr. Latasha McIlwaine focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, and depression while also addressing related areas such as codependency, blended family issues, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness.

Background and approach

She brings 18 years of clinical experience across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia and has worked with adults, children, couples, and families on a broad range of emotional and behavioral needs. Dr.

McIlwaine holds an LPC credential and completed doctoral study in Counseling Psychology, bringing both clinical and educational experience to her practice. Her approach integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.

She also draws on training in anger management, marriage and family therapy, and work with intellectual disability and autism spectrum concerns. In addition to clinical work, she teaches therapists-in-training and is an author.

Dr. McIlwaine practices through Insightful Options, PLLC, offering teletherapy services from North Carolina, and accepts international clients in English.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is often used to address depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship patterns by teaching practical skills and strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce self-destructive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adapting methods such as CBT or DBT as needed to fit the individual’s situation and pace. That partnership helps shape a tailored plan rather than relying on a single protocol.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These formats can support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and access for people who need adaptable options while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She supports people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career-related stress, and depression, along with related issues like codependency, domestic violence, and feelings of emptiness.
What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?
The practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings 18 years of experience working across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in a variety of clinical and educational roles.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC with licensure details listed as SC LPC 5039 and GA LPC LPC010296, and she practices from North Carolina.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she accepts international clients according to the listed practice details.
Which formats are offered for therapy sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

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

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

Languages

English