Profile / United States
Lakishia Bussell, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - anxiety and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Emotion-focused tools
About Lakishia
Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with three years of experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and those coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, interactive sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now, and on small, practical steps to try between meetings. She avoids labels and aims to treat people with respect while helping them notice unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Lakishia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the work focused on the person's goals. Emotionally-Focused ideas help when relationships and emotional responses are central to the issue.
Sessions often include goal-setting, brief skills practice, and checking what changed after trying new responses. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing methods are used when they fit the person's needs and readiness for change.
Her style is collaborative rather than directive. She works with each person to choose concrete, manageable steps. People who prefer clear, structured help for stress, mood, relationship concerns, or behavior change may find this approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. Online CBT sessions typically involve setting clear goals, practicing short exercises in session, and assigning small tasks to try between meetings. Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person's priorities and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how emotions shape interactions and responses, which can be helpful when relationship patterns or strong emotional reactions are central.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals and try methods that fit those goals and the client's preferences. They decide together whether to focus on thought and behavior changes, emotional patterns, or a mix of approaches.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed, while still supporting active skill practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes in thinking or action. Sessions include practical exercises and review of what worked between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of experience noted in the profile, and a longer history working in mental health roles before licensure.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in North Carolina and provides services tied to that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.