I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Working since 2012 in North Carolina. I have worked with clients with wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, behavioral management, relationship issues, parenting, and crisis management. I specialize in trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is encouraging and interactive. I treat everyone with respect and compassion. I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach to therapy is non-judgmental, person-centered approach, and solution-focused. Therapy is a collaboration; therefore, my job is not to instruct or advise, but to empower you to create the change you wish to see.
I am excited and look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
3 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
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I love her! She amazing. Shes so kind and makes me feel really comfortable and taken care of. She is considerate of me in all ways. Every day I am so grateful she is my therapist
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kishia has been a constant for me for years now and always helps me feel better and more confident. Shes the best!
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love Kishia! She’s great!!!
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Lakishia for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Going on my my 3rd session and already I'm feeling more hopeful and supported. Me and Lakishia clicked personalities right from the jump, feels like a little weight gets lifted every session and more support added.
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very kind, provokes deep thinking in an intelligent manner. Very supportive and really great at narrowing in on what is really the issue underneathe it all. Every session I have an epiphany, she is great!
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I would not be were I am today if it wasn't for her!
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Lakishia is absolutely wonderful. I’ve been going to therapy for years with other therapists and in our first session she narrowed in exactly on the underlying issues and because of that I’ve made greater strides with her in a year than I’ve made with over therapists over years. She’s kind and listens well and always has something helpful to say. She also will push me to be better and doesn’t let me stagnate.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love that she listens and has suggestions. She is available when i need her and she creates a safe space where I can speak to her about anything and not feel uncomfortable.
Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Absolutely LOVE meeting with Lakishia she’s absolutely done wonders for my mental state!!
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
Lakishia is the absolute best. I have never spoken with any therapist for more than five sessions, but we've spoken once a week for a year and a half. The progress I've made has been incredible when I look back at where I was when I started. She's always on my mind, and I can't wait to catch up with her each week. It's nice to know someone has your back, takes the time to get to know you, and never judges you. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, grief, addictions, compassion fatigue, and coaching
Lakishia helped me understand my main problems in life. Explained to me the difference between disabilities and illnesses in mental health. She always has a great attitude into trying to help and get to know you but also with anything that you tell her, she will hype you up with every accomplishment you make. It is always encouraging having her and doing more sessions with her. She's great at what she does and will always work in trying to help you out even if she might not be able to.
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lakishia has been great to me so far, even in times I don’t want to talk, she finds a way to get me to open up.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, comp
I love her.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 4 months
It was great working with Lakishia. It was my first time seeing a therapist and she made it feel very comfortable and a safe space to discuss what I needed to. Would highly recommend!!!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks
So far so good, great therapist and seems like an awesome person!
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Have had a wonderful time getting to know Lakishia. I feel very comfortable when I chat with her. Always leave our calls feeling very uplifted and with a big smile on my face. She is very attentive and supportive :)
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lakishia is a very positive and interactive therapist who works to keep me actively engaged in our therapy sessions. She is a very good listener and is intuitive to my emotions and life situations.
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Personable and kind!
Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, adhd, grief, and compassion fatigue
excellent therapist
Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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