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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” But what happens when life stressors feel overwhelming or even impossible to overcome? That’s where I come in. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in curiosity. Together, we’ll explore your story and your current challenges. I’ll support you in deepening your awareness of your thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns while helping you recognize and build upon the strengths and skills you already possess. From there, we’ll build practical coping strategies and skills that align with your values and move you toward a more fulfilling, balanced and meaningful life. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—let’s work together to create space for growth, clarity and lasting change.

  ~Ana Lategan, LCSW, PMH-C

(Licensed in NC & FL)

My Passion

As a helper by nature and a mother, I understand firsthand the challenges and joys that life can bring. I’ve also worked on the front lines of healthcare, witnessing the resilience and strength of individuals facing difficult health crises. That’s why my passion lies in supporting parents, healing professionals, and individuals who are navigating the stresses and constant changes of life.

 

THE EXPERIENCE

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, managing difficult emotions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to offer steady support and thoughtful guidance. My goal is to empower you to take meaningful ownership of your life and create changes that align with your values.
In a safe and supportive space, we’ll work to deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships. Together, we’ll identify patterns and explore past experiences that may be influencing your present—and potentially your future. Through this process, you can gain new insight and perspective that fosters lasting growth and change. We will honor your story and collaborate in building a path toward a more grounded, fulfilling future.
I am committed to helping clients achieve their goals through evidence-based approaches. While I integrate techniques from a variety of modalities, I am particularly drawn to motivational interviewing and a psychodynamic, strengths-based framework that emphasizes insight, resilience, and sustainable change.

Motivational Interviewing

 Motivational interviewing is a collaborative approach that helps strengthen an individual’s intrinsic motivation. 

  • Identify and work towards goals.
  • Explore what motivates you or what causes reservation.
  • Build a sense of empowerment and ownership over your personal growth and development.

 

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic Theory states that human behavior is influenced by unconscious desires, conflicts, and experiences from childhood. 

  • Gain insight into your unconscious motivations and experiences.
  • Develop strategies to cope with difficult emotions. 

 

 

 

Strength-Based Therapy

The strengths-based perspective emphasizes an individual’s strengths, abilities, and potential, rather than focusing solely on their problems or weaknesses. 

  • Build upon your existing resources and capabilities.
  • Strengthen how you navigate difficult emotions and stressors.

  • Cultivate resilience and overcome challenges.

Explore Connection

While self-healing can be an integral part of ones personal growth journey, too often people believe they should be able to do it all alone.  We are NOT meant to live, grow or heal in isolation.  We are social creatures who thrive in connection and community.

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1777 Fordham Blvd. Suite 202-6

Chapel Hill NC 27514

1-888-204-8409

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