Lakishia Bussell , LCSW

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with three years of experience in mental health care. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, behavioral management challenges, relationship concerns, parenting difficulties, and crisis situations, and she maintains a clinical focus on trauma and emotional abuse.

Her approach to therapy is encouraging and interactive, grounded in respect and compassion. She practices in a nonjudgmental, person-centered way and uses solution-focused methods to help clients identify and build on their strengths. Rather than instructing or directing, she works collaboratively to empower individuals to create the changes they want to see in their lives.

Lakishia blends practical strategies with empathetic support to address a wide range of issues, including stress, grief, addictions, self-esteem, career concerns, and family or relationship dynamics. Her style emphasizes partnership, validation, and actionable steps tailored to each person's needs, with the goal of helping clients move forward and cope more effectively with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and works to build a trusting, respectful relationship where the person’s own goals guide progress - it is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people explore and rework emotional responses within close relationships to improve connection and resolve conflict - it can be useful for couples and family issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Lakishia draws on these approaches to tailor care and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility by providing options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue consistent support when in-person visits are difficult.