Lakishia Bussell , LCSW

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who approaches therapy with warmth, respect, and a focus on practical change. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, crisis situations, and trauma or emotional abuse. Her clinical focus emphasizes helping clients process traumatic experiences and rebuild emotional safety and resilience.

Her therapeutic style is encouraging and interactive, grounded in a person-centered, non-judgmental stance. She combines empathy with solution-focused work to support clients in identifying strengths and creating realistic steps toward their goals. Rather than instructing or imposing advice, she partners with each person to empower them to make the changes they want to see in their life.

Lakishia integrates evidence-informed techniques tailored to each client, and she treats every individual with compassion and dignity. Her aim is to create a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, validated, and guided toward meaningful progress. She looks forward to the opportunity to support people as they navigate life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Lakishia uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and values lead the work. This approach helps people who need support building self-understanding, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is employed to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and relationship patterns to improve connection and reduce distress in couples and families, and it can help people process intense feelings related to trauma or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lakishia works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow for more in-depth conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide convenient ways to check in, process moments between sessions, and access support on a schedule that fits daily life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into a busy routine.