Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson

LPC, LMHC

Florida

Motivational, practical counseling for everyday struggles

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC, LMHC

License

LPC, South Carolina / 6190; LMHC, Florida / MH24020

NPI

1730659012

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Warm and direct
   • Skill focused
   • Respectful care

   About Lakisha

   Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 10 years of clinical counseling experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and parenting concerns. Lakisha uses clear language and a warm style to make hard topics easier to talk about.

   Her work draws on motivational interviewing, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method. She adapts these approaches to each person rather than following one fixed path. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and realistic goals that fit daily life.

   Lakisha has worked in nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice. That variety shaped her ability to meet people where they are and to notice what helps in different settings. She emphasizes empathy, respect, and a non-judgmental attitude.

   In sessions she talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps clients try different responses. She supports people coping with life changes, impulse control issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Lakisha also addresses multicultural and veteran-related concerns.

   Her style mixes direct problem-solving with moments of reflection and skill practice. She invites curiosity about why things happen and then tries small, testable changes. The goal is to help clients feel steadier and more in control of daily life.

   To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by using open conversation, reflective listening, and small goal-setting. It often works well for challenges like motivation, impulsivity, and making lifestyle changes.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect. It gives people space to talk through feelings and to guide where the work goes, which can help with self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors. It provides concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying one approach for several sessions or mixing techniques based on what proves helpful.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find they can practice skills between sessions more consistently when therapy fits their daily routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   10+ years

   Listed in

   South Carolina, Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Lakisha help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related topics like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.

   What is her therapy style like?

   Her style is client-centered and empathetic, using practical tools and conversation. She combines motivational interviewing with CBT and DBT skills to help people make changes that fit their lives.

   How much experience does she have?

   She has 10 years of clinical counseling experience across nonprofit settings, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) credentials and practices in Florida.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How are sessions priced?

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

   How do I start therapy with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a 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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