LaTresa Hart , LCSW

LaTresa Hart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a license to practice clinical social work, with 20 years of experience in the social services field. She has worked extensively with school-aged children and adolescents as well as adults and families facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career concerns, problems with organization, self-esteem issues, and the pursuit of healthier relationships. She also has experience supporting people who have faced physical and/or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic style is warm, engaging, and interactive; she approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, she combines talk therapy with practical techniques such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT (TFCBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, solution-focused methods, and multisystemic therapy. Treatment plans and session work are customized to align with each person’s specific goals and circumstances.

LaTresa acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and is committed to walking alongside people as they pursue change and greater well-being. She welcomes the opportunity to support those ready to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Therapy

LaTresa Hart frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors in ways that make daily life more manageable.

She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple awareness and breathing practices that can reduce emotional reactivity and support improved coping with difficult feelings. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she employs to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation through small, achievable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and LaTresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend these approaches to create a tailored plan that fits an individual’s life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life circumstances shift, and access support from home or work.