- Person-centered approach
- Skills for emotion regulation
- Focus on relationships
About Lakisha
Her work emphasizes a person-centered style that uses empathy and straightforward feedback. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients change unhelpful patterns and manage intense emotions. Mindfulness techniques are used to teach grounding and present-moment awareness.
Lakisha has worked in nonprofit programs, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice, including telehealth. That range of settings informs how she adapts strategies to everyday life. She aims to meet people where they are and build a practical plan together.
In sessions she combines problem-solving with skills practice. Clients learn ways to handle stress, improve communication, and reduce impulsive reactions. Work on attachment, abandonment concerns, forgiveness, and family-related problems is offered through this practical lens.
Her style is warm and patient, with occasional gentle humor. She encourages small, doable steps that fit a client's routine. If someone is ready to try a new approach, Lakisha focuses on clear goals and steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit daily life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed plan. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps people feel heard and make choices that match their values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches concrete skills to reframe negative thinking and build new habits for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation and coping skills for intense moods and impulsive actions. It provides step-by-step tools for handling distress and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain momentum between appointments. It can reduce travel time, let someone join from a quieter spot, and make shorter check-ins possible when needed. Please confirm the current session formats with the therapist before scheduling so the practical details match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes, along with related challenges such as abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, using empathy and practical skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are mixed with mindfulness to teach coping and behavior change.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical counseling experience across nonprofits, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice. That variety informs how she tailors strategies to real-life situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. The LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes experience with in-person and telehealth work, but current session formats can change; please confirm the exact options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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