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LaTonya Mangum, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Attachment-focused work
About LaTonya
LaTonya Mangum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and depression. LaTonya uses straightforward methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
She often works on issues related to attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin concerns. Other areas she addresses include control issues, divorce and separation, emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, infidelity, isolation, and jealousy. LaTonya talks with clients about practical steps they can try between sessions.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed methods. Sessions emphasize clear goals, short-term skill building, and tracking what changes. She also incorporates acceptance-based ideas and attachment-focused work when those fit a person's needs.
LaTonya adapts conversation and plans to fit each person’s circumstances. Meetings tend to be problem-focused and action-oriented, with time set aside for review and homework. She uses questions and exercises to help people test new ways of thinking and relating.
People who come to her typically want concrete tools for handling anxiety, managing anger, or improving relationships. She explains options in plain language and helps you pick the next steps. To begin, follow the site’s process to describe your situation and schedule a first session.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
LaTonya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions often include structured exercises, short experiments to try between meetings, and clear goals for measurable change.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice their values and accept difficult thoughts while still taking meaningful action. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and helps people identify long-standing interaction styles that affect trust and connection.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. LaTonya will discuss what you want to change and recommend methods to try, then adjust based on what helps most. Expect active planning, regular check-ins, and an emphasis on practical skills you can use outside sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel by removing commute time and allowing quicker scheduling. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer focused sessions depending on current needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment, codependency, and family problems.
How does she typically approach therapy?
Her work is practical and goal-oriented, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and attachment-informed methods to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician working in North Carolina settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in the state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; she sees clients in North Carolina under her NC LCSW license.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.