Laterina Washington

Laterina Washington serves as a behavioral health therapist and parent support specialist in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. She has been active in the behavioral health field since 2015, including seven years in her current therapist role, and maintains certification as a peer recovery specialist through the Louisiana Department of Health. Washington earned a Master's of Science degree in 2021 and is finalizing a Master's of Social Work expected in October. She is affiliated with the Uplifting Inspiring Change non-profit organization, where she has contributed for six years to initiatives including homeless outreach and bullying workshops in schools and summer camps. Washington attributes her professional success to a deep passion for helping people and approaches her work by treating clients with respect, meeting them where they are, and avoiding judgment of their circumstances. She advises others entering the field to pursue their passion to avoid burnout and emphasizes being firm, consistent, and fair.