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Lakeisha McKnabb , LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Depression and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Mindfulness and EMDR
About Lakeisha
Lakeisha McKnabb is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and related concerns. She also supports clients who want coaching for career or professional development and those managing caregiver or workplace pressures.
Her work is practical and goal-focused. She listens to what each person brings and uses that information to plan steps forward. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to difficult feelings and situations.
Lakeisha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered conversations and other approaches when helpful. She may include EMDR for trauma-related memories, mindfulness to manage stress, or hypnotherapy when appropriate. She explains methods plainly and discusses options so clients can choose what feels workable.
She brings nearly two decades of practice to clinical and coaching concerns. That experience includes supporting people with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, and the effects of prejudice or multicultural stressors. She also addresses first responder issues and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are conducted in English and based in North Carolina. Before scheduling, people should confirm current session formats and details through the booking flow. To begin, complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Lakeisha often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in brief, structured ways to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and workplace stress by breaking problems into concrete steps and experiments.She also incorporates client-centered methods, which focus on listening carefully and reflecting back what is most important to the person. This approach supports clearer goals and practical next steps. For trauma-related memories, EMDR may be offered as a method to process distressing events when the client and therapist agree it is appropriate.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. The therapist will review options, explain how each approach works, and collaborate on a plan based on the client’s goals and preferences. Clients can expect discussion and trial of methods rather than a single fixed approach.
The practical benefits of doing sessions online depend on the session formats currently offered. Please confirm which formats are supported before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and related concerns like ADHD and bipolar mood challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and structured, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered conversations and mindfulness techniques to notice thoughts and change habits.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCMHC with 18 years of experience providing both clinical support and professional coaching to people with a range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.