Latoya Claxton, LMHC

Florida · 7 years in practice

Latoya Claxton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with seven years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH13284 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1356957492 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Latoya

Latoya Claxton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or hurt find practical ways to cope and move forward. Latoya offers straightforward support and a calm presence during hard moments.

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Latoya also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career strain, compassion fatigue, and changes in life circumstances.

Background and approach

She listens without judgment and helps clients notice what matters most to them. Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and skills-based work drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often include grounding exercises, skills practice, and focused conversations about emotions and patterns.

The aim is to make small, usable changes that help day-to-day life. Latoya describes her style as compassionate and patient. She makes room for difficult feelings and helps people build new ways to cope.

She meets people where they are and works at a pace that feels manageable. She offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People who prefer digital formats can choose what fits their routines and comfort level.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Latoya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Latoya names

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Online support

Emotion and Skills Work Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and naming feelings. It helps people recognize patterns in relationships and personal reactions so they can try new ways of connecting and responding. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, letting the therapist listen closely and follow what matters most to the client. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict in healthier ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with clients to find what fits best. Together they will talk about needs, goals, and how much skills practice or emotional exploration feels right. This collaborative planning helps shape sessions so each meeting is useful and focused on the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send thoughts between sessions or check in without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats until one feels comfortable.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Latoya help address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and patient, combining emotion-focused exploration with practical skills and mindful exercises to help people manage day-to-day challenges.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has worked with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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