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Lakeisha McKnabb

Lakeisha McKnabb

LCMHC

North Carolina

Supportive counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 9712
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Strengths based
    • Goal focused
    • Practical skills

    About Lakeisha

    Lakeisha McKnabb is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and career concerns. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward change.

    With 18 years of experience, she draws on client-centered methods to listen closely and build on each person's strengths. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find the motivation to follow through. Cognitive behavioral techniques are available to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

    Lakeisha has worked with people coping with trauma and grief, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and challenges related to prejudice and multicultural concerns. She also brings experience with first responder issues, panic attacks, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work includes helping people navigate life transitions and manage mood disorders such as bipolar conditions.

    In sessions she aims to make complicated problems feel more manageable. She helps clients set realistic goals, try small changes, and track progress over time. Therapy often includes talking, skill practice, and planning that fits into daily life.

    To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on therapist availability. Lakeisha works in English and her practice follows North Carolina licensing standards.

  2. How motivational interviewing and practical therapies work online

    Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing on personal goals and strengths; it is useful for addictions, behavior change, and when someone wants gentle, guided decisions about next steps. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and validating a person's experience so they can explore choices at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches specific skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted if something doesn't feel helpful.

    Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote work helps them practice skills in everyday settings and keeps momentum between sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    18+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Lakeisha help with?

    Her practice addresses addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and related stressors listed in her specialties.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    She uses a client-centered, strengths-focused approach and includes motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people set and reach goals.

    How much experience does she bring?

    Lakeisha has 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, workplace issues, and first responder needs.

    What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

    She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC.

    Which languages are supported in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees and payment arranged?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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