Dr. Latonia Jennings , LCSW

Dr. Latonia Jennings EdD is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a blend of education and hands-on practice to her clinical work. She holds a Doctor of Education - EdD - and a Master of Arts in Psychology, and she is certified as an Education Specialist. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she combines academic training with practical experience across many settings.

Her professional background spans work in child welfare, couples counseling, military veterans issues, substance abuse, the criminal justice system, domestic violence, and bereavement. She has served as a professional social worker for many years and has focused clinically on grief and loss, couples counseling, domestic violence, and life transitions. Jennings emphasizes that effective social work blends compassion, encouragement, practical goal-setting, and education so that people leave therapy feeling better informed and more capable.

She views clients as experts in their own lives and positions herself as a guide who helps people tap into their strengths. Her favorite quote is: a bend in the road is not the end of the road unless you don't negotiate the turn. She likens her role to that of a co-pilot, helping clients navigate difficult terrain and negotiate the turns needed to move forward.

Jennings describes her approach as eclectic, often integrating elements of solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She tailors methods to identified goals, explains the chosen approach, and adjusts as needed to support each person's progress and learning.