LaTonya Hawkins, LPC

LaTonya Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses a client-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and addictions. She brings 18 years of experience and focuses on practical steps clients can take to feel steadier and more in control. LaTonya works with teens and adults to identify clear goals and make gradual changes that fit daily life.

She starts by meeting each person where they are and listening to what matters most. Sessions look at current challenges, past patterns, and future goals so clients can build healthier routines and relationships. Her work often emphasizes straightforward coping skills, clearer communication, and ways to reduce overwhelm.

LaTonya draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals. Her client-centered stance keeps the person’s priorities at the center of every plan.

Her background includes counseling in community settings, schools, faith-based organizations, and mental health agencies. That variety informs a practical style that adapts to different life situations. She aims to guide people through hard times toward more stable, manageable days.

LaTonya helps with a wide range of concerns beyond addictions, including grief, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, career questions, and self-esteem. She practices in Georgia and conducts work in English.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the individual. The therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around the client’s priorities, helping them set goals and make decisions at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce distress and build new routines.

Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring personal values and internal motivation. It is useful when someone feels unsure about making a change or getting past a setback.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also support steady work on goals across weeks while keeping therapy focused and goal-oriented.