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Latrice Willis

Compassionate evidence-based therapy for life challenges

About Latrice

Latrice Willis integrates evidence-based methods into a compassionate, client-focused practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

As an LCSW practicing in Illinois with 13 years of clinical experience, she blends cognitive and behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and motivational techniques to support clients facing issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, addiction, and low self-esteem.

Her work emphasizes practical coping skills and clearer communication, addressing challenges like parenting tensions, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, infidelity, financial strain, and feelings of isolation. Latrice offers a culturally aware, affirming environment where clients can explore guilt, shame, impulsivity, and questions of life purpose while developing resilience and improved decision-making.

Using approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, she helps clients translate insight into daily change. Sessions aim to strengthen emotional regulation, reduce unhelpful patterns, and foster a renewed sense of direction and self-compassion.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transition work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be effective for mood, stress, and coping challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and challenges. This collaborative stance allows treatment to evolve as needs change and as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other locations within Illinois.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Services cover a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
The practice draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings 13 years of experience working with a variety of mental health and relational concerns in Illinois.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149019796 and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and scheduling.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.