Latanya Buckham, LMHC

Latanya Buckham is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. She holds NY LMHC 013763, and the LMHC credential reflects formal training and state authorization to provide professional mental health services. With five years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, repair and strengthen relationships, process trauma and abuse, and build greater self-esteem and confidence.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward realistic goals. She addresses a range of concerns including mood disorders, family and attachment issues, body image and codependency, and communication or relationship problems. Latanya works collaboratively to tailor support to each person’s needs, drawing on established therapeutic methods to guide practical steps and coping strategies.

Recognizing that seeking change requires courage, she offers steady encouragement and practical direction as people take early steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her aim is to empower clients to make meaningful progress at a pace that fits their values and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and then clarify the values that guide meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where someone wants to regain a sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing mood, anxiety, and everyday coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people facing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-management challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Latanya works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide an accessible way to begin and sustain therapeutic work.