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Lakishia Bussell

Lakishia Bussell

LCSW

North Carolina

Compassionate, goal-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C007645
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Nonjudgmental approach
    • Collaborative goals
    • Practical strategies

    About Lakishia

    Lakishia Bussell, LCSW, focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, or facing big life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can name what matters and take small steps forward. Her style is warm and interactive, and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and nonjudgmental.

    With a background in social work and three years of experience in this role, she draws on practical methods to address depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and coping with grief. She also supports people managing addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions typically emphasize problem solving and emotional safety rather than labels.

    She uses client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person's values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help when people need to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons to change and build momentum, one step at a time.

    In sessions she combines listening with short, clear exercises you can try between meetings. Expect collaborative goal setting and practical strategies that fit daily life. The overall aim is to help people make steady, manageable progress toward the changes they want.

    Lakishia works from North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule with her.

  2. How her approaches guide online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum. It uses open questions and reflective listening to increase motivation for steps like cutting back substances, trying new routines, or making lifestyle shifts.

    Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on each person's experience and values. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients name goals that matter to them, which can be useful for relationship strain, parenting stress, or low self-esteem.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stress by introducing short practice exercises and behavior experiments between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process is flexible and can change as progress is made.

    Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from wherever you are. Because the specific session formats were not listed in the profile, confirm current options during the matching step before booking. Many people find remote meetings helpful for shorter check-ins, scheduling around work, or reducing time away from daily responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of issues does Lakishia address?

    She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addictions, bipolar issues, ADHD, career strain, anger, and compassion fatigue.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is encouraging and interactive, with a person-centered, solution-focused approach. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and to empower clients to set their own goals.

    What is her background and experience?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years in her current role and a longer history working in mental health settings prior to licensure.

    Where is she licensed and based?

    She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the matching process before booking.

    How are fees handled?

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

    How do I start working with her?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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