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LaTonya Mangum, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About LaTonya

LaTonya Mangum is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

With 11 years of professional experience, she addresses a wide range of related concerns including attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, family-of-origin wounds, infidelity, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She approaches these issues with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, helping clients move toward greater clarity and emotional balance.

Her practice emphasizes personalized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach; she works collaboratively to shape conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s specific needs and goals. LaTonya draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based strategies, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide exploration and coping skills.

She frames therapy as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive partner in clients’ efforts to build a more fulfilling, resilient life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views a person as having multiple internal parts that influence thoughts and behaviors; work with IFS helps people identify, listen to, and harmonize those parts to reduce inner conflict and improve self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, practicing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be especially useful for anxiety, avoidance, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns shape current connections, helping clients build more supported ways of relating and address issues like codependency or trust difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and LaTonya collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates approaches when appropriate, explaining options and adjusting strategies as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive and practical.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented therapy from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and collaborative, using a mix of client-centered techniques and evidence-informed therapies to tailor care to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with credential number NC LCSW C011831.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English