Lakisha Boykin, LCMHC
About me
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” -Buddha
Life can be challenging and it can be hard. With these challenges, it can bring feelings of fear, sadness, confusion, insecurity, frustration and even anger. Is there something or someone that keeps you up at night? Are your negative thoughts impacting your relationships and how feel about yourself. Well, I am here to help. I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental space to help you work through whatever life has thrown your way-whether it be negative or positive. I would like to support you in managing and navigating your thoughts and feelings.
For 15 years, my work in mental health has surrounded helping individuals in the community. Over the last 3 years, I worked as a clinician in a behavioral health walk-in clinic providing clinical assessments and recommending behavioral health services for individuals. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make change, improve their lives and fulfilling their purpose. I have over 6 years experience in working with individuals who are experiencing life transitions, depression, anxiety, family conflict, marital conflict and self-esteem issues. I am familiar with working with psychiatrist, primary care physicians or any other community agency.
Deciding to engage in therapy can feel overwhelming and scary. Finding a therapist that fits your personality and style is important. My therapy style is warm, compassionate, receptive and supportive to your own unique style and needs. I believe that you are the expert of your life-I am just a vessel to help you navigate where you want to go. I look forward to working with you and helping you become the best version of yourself.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Money and financial issues, Postpartum Depression, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NC LCMHC 11337
Reviews
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She listens with concern. This is very important to me. I look forward to the next session.
Written on Apr 25, 2023 after therapy with Lakisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coaching
Lakisha is an excellent listener and always giving me sound advise.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Lakisha for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great experience
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Lakisha for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing!
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Lakisha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Such an amazing listener!! So genuine too she really cares about you! She’s the best!!
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Lakisha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Lakisha has been a great help with my mental health/ healing journey. She is very responsive and makes you feel heard and seen. I have absolutely enjoyed my time working with her and I would recommend her to anyone! Lakisha is the bomb dot com!
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Lakisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching