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
Also experienced in:
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

Years of Experience: 3

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.

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

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 09, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

She has been my guardian angel. Don't know where I'd be today if it wasn't for her!

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 month

She is great

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

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 Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd

Absolutely LOVE meeting with Lakishia she’s absolutely done wonders for my mental state!!

Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

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!

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 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 Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

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.

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 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 07, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

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.

Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Lakishia for 8 months

My daughter has done a complete 360. Best decision ever.

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

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 Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 months

Absolutely love her, she listens very well and makes me feel so comfortable :)

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 4 months

I love her.

Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks

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 10, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

So far so good, great therapist and seems like an awesome person!

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

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 Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I’m very happy. Lakishia is great and extremely helpful.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

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.

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

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 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

Personable and kind!

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

excellent therapist

Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Lakishia for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

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!

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