Latisha Alston

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors — and I mean that in practice, not just on a profile. From helping a six-year-old manage big emotions, to supporting a parent learning new strategies at home, to working with adults through trauma, anxiety, and depression, I bring the same core commitment to every session: listen first, meet people where they are, and build from their strengths.

I have specialized training in family therapy systems — including Strategic Family Therapy, Structural Family approaches, and Parent Management Training — and I'm particularly skilled at working with families where ADHD, learning disabilities, or behavioral challenges are part of the picture.

As a Black female therapist trained at NC A&T State University, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding to everything I do — especially for clients who've felt like they have to explain themselves before the real work can begin. You don't have to do that here.

My approach is integrative and family-systems informed — meaning I think about individuals within the context of their relationships, families, and communities, not just in isolation.

For individuals: CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT help address the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and PTSD. For couples: I use Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD and Solution-Focused Couples Therapy to address relational dynamics and communication. For families: Strategic Family Therapy and Family Focused Therapy help map out patterns and create sustainable change across the household. For parents: Parent Management Training gives concrete, evidence-based tools for managing behavioral challenges — especially with ADHD or learning disabilities.

Motivational Interviewing guides how I work when ambivalence about change is part of the picture. Sessions are collaborative and practical.

The first session is a conversation — not a checklist. I'll ask what's brought you here, what you're hoping feels different, and enough background to start understanding your full picture.

If you're coming as a family or bringing a child, I'll make sure everyone in the room feels heard and comfortable before we do anything else. By the end, we'll have a starting direction and a plan that fits your actual life — not a generic template.