Latesha Edmerson , MD, LCPC

Latesha Edmerson is a licensed Maryland clinician with 23 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and challenges related to addiction. She works with individuals on motivation, self-esteem and confidence, depression, and difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus. Drawing on a long career of clinical practice, she emphasizes practical strategies that support day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being.

Edmerson holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD denotes Doctor of Medicine and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and she combines that training with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address presenting concerns. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, looking for strengths and resources that can be mobilized to overcome obstacles and move toward goals.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and she acknowledges that first step as meaningful. Her work centers on building clients' confidence and coping skills so they can better manage stress, improve attention and memory, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. The tone of her practice is supportive and strengths-oriented, encouraging clients to engage with change at a pace that fits their life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Many clients benefit from focused, evidence-based techniques that target thought patterns and daily habits. One common approach uses strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and self-criticism, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve self-esteem. Another approach emphasizes practical behavior-focused techniques that build coping skills, structure, and routines to address issues like stress, attention challenges, and addiction-related urges.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then tailors techniques that align with those needs. This partnership helps ensure the plan evolves as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage in these methods through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to guide skill practice, offer support between sessions, and adapt formats to what helps the client participate most consistently and comfortably.