Latesha Edmerson, MD, LCPC
Licensed in Maryland · 23 years in practice
Latesha Edmerson greets people with a straightforward, supportive stance.
License and registration
- LCPC, Maryland
- LC15064 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1093444598 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
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About Latesha
Latesha Edmerson greets people with a straightforward, supportive stance. She uses plain conversation to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, addiction challenges, depression, or difficulty concentrating. Latesha holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC, and she brings 23 years of work experience to sessions.
She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and builds on the strengths they already have.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals, not jargon. Latesha emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time. Her background includes long-term practice in Maryland where she has helped people with focus and motivation concerns.
She also addresses life areas that commonly overlap with mental health, such as persistent pain or illness, workplace stress, and money worries. This makes it easier to link emotional patterns with everyday problems. Latesha also helps people cope with shame, forgiveness, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
She pays attention to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress when those issues come up. Parents and young adults often seek help for transitions and confidence concerns. In sessions, the tone is pragmatic and compassionate.
People can expect clear listening, gentle challenge, and collaborative planning. Latesha aims to make each meeting feel like a useful step forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Latesha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many clinicians who focus on stress, anxiety, mood, and attention use brief, skill-based techniques that teach concrete coping tools. One common approach emphasizes learning specific strategies for managing worry and low mood, such as simple behavioral experiments and activity scheduling that help lift motivation and mood. Another approach targets attention and executive skills with practical exercises to improve focus, planning, and memory functioning in daily life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. People are invited to give feedback so methods are matched to their needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows fuller conversation and visual cues, phone can fit into a break or when bandwidth is limited, chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make scheduling easier and let people get consistent help without long commutes.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD-related focus difficulties. Additional areas include chronic pain or illness, workplace issues, money worries, and feelings of isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is down-to-earth and practical, focusing on small steps and clear goals. She treats the client as the expert and builds plans around their strengths.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of professional work experience in clinical practice. That background informs her practical, problem-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC, and she is licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs like shorter check-ins or full conversations.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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