LaTonya Mangum, LCSW

LaTonya Mangum is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, relationship struggles, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Her approach aims to help people regain confidence and clearer thinking when problems feel overwhelming.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that cause trouble. Then she helps clients try new ways of responding. Sessions are calm and respectful, with an emphasis on small, doable changes rather than big, sudden shifts.

LaTonya blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and taking meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas guide work on close relationships and long-standing fears of abandonment.

Her background includes more than 11 years of professional practice as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes helping people work through family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and divorce and separation. She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness, and isolation.

LaTonya encourages clients to set realistic goals and build skills they can use outside sessions. She adapts pace and techniques to each person. The focus is on steady progress and practical tools that support everyday life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

LaTonya commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. ACT helps people name what matters to them and take value-driven steps even when feelings are painful.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to work on patterns in close relationships, such as fears of abandonment or chronic jealousy. Together, the client and therapist decide which approaches fit best. Finding the right method is collaborative and may shift as goals change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing expressions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick skill reminders, check-ins between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.