About me
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.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationships
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
NC LCSW C007645
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lakishia Bussell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
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.
She has been my guardian angel. Don't know where I'd be today if it wasn't for her!
She is great
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.
Absolutely LOVE meeting with Lakishia she’s absolutely done wonders for my mental state!!
Quick replies, engaging, and no sugar coating. She is so effective at guiding us to the root of the issues by challenging us in a non threatening way, keeps us from being defensive, and pays attention to how both parties are feeling even when one isn't talking. She advocates for both sides and I love this. She's amazing and exactly what we were looking for!
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!
Lakishia literally saved our relationship and it feels almost as if you were talking to a neutral friend. She’s a genuine person and actually cares. Had several therapists in the past and she is the only one I actually look forward to talk to. I would 100% recommend her. Bless her soul.
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.
Lakishia is an amazing person to work with. She is kind, understanding, compassionate and definitely works hard to understand your goals and help you meet them.
My daughter has done a complete 360. Best decision ever.
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.
Absolutely love her, she listens very well and makes me feel so comfortable :)
I love her.
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!!!
So far so good, great therapist and seems like an awesome person!
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 :)
I’m very happy. Lakishia is great and extremely helpful.
Lakisha is the best therapist i have had (and i have tried many)
She does not play a passive role and is great at assigning homework and providing real concrete examples and strategies on how to work through my problems.
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.
Personable and kind!
excellent therapist
Keesha has completely changed our marriage for the better. She enlightened us to things that we need to work on as a couple, and as individuals. We are extremely thankful for her kind heart, persistence, and availability!