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Lakishia Bussell, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Person-centered care
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Supports LGBT clients

About Lakishia Bussell

Lakishia Bussell, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), works with individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, crisis management, and trauma related to emotional abuse. Based in North Carolina, she approaches care with encouragement and active engagement, offering a respectful and compassionate stance that avoids stigmatizing labels.

Her practice is rooted in a person-centered, solution-focused framework that emphasizes collaboration. Rather than instructing or prescribing, she partners with clients to identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and build practical strategies for change. This non-judgmental style supports work on behavioral management, grief, addiction, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and other stressors.

Lakishia blends empathy with action to help clients develop new skills for healthier relationships and emotional regulation. She seeks to empower each person to shape the change they wish to see, combining thoughtful listening with targeted interventions that honor the client’s experience and preferences.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Lakishia Bussell have?

Lakishia Bussell has 3 years of experience.

Is Lakishia Bussell a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: NC LCSW C007645.

In which languages does Lakishia Bussell provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lakishia Bussell located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Lakishia Bussell as my therapist?

You can work with Lakishia Bussell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lakishia Bussell work with international clients?

Yes, Lakishia Bussell works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lakishia Bussell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches to Healing in Online Sessions

Lakishia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and supporting clients to explore their values and goals at their own pace. This approach is helpful for people seeking validation, self-understanding, and a respectful space to process feelings.

She also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stressors.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach she employs for relationship and attachment concerns. EFT helps people understand emotional patterns in close relationships and develop new ways of connecting and responding to one another.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Lakishia collaborates with each client to determine what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into varied schedules and life circumstances while maintaining ongoing therapeutic support.

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