Latasha Gary

I’ve always been interested in how people think and behave. I decided to become a counselor after a 20-year career as a retail stationery boutique owner. I realized I was more interested in the stories my customers were telling me as we custom-designed invitations for their wedding, bat mitzvah, or celebration than I was in selling them a product.

After becoming a therapist, I realized a much larger population was asking for therapy and expressing confusing thoughts they were ashamed to admit. Most had never been diagnosed with OCD, although they had seen a therapist previously. I wanted to work with a population where I could make a difference. People who deal with OCD often suffer silently and alone. I wanted to give them their voice and sit with them. I have a close family member who began displaying symptoms of anxiety and OCD at a very early age. Unfortunately, I didn't know the signs at that time. Eventually, I realized she dealt with OCD. I saw the struggle our family went through as we tried to help her. It was heartbreaking. I'm glad to say she is doing much better now.

In private practice, I focus primarily on EMDR therapy. I treat trauma disorders and borderline personality disorder. I’ve worked with children as young as age 3, teens, and adults.