Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Lakishia Bussell, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and trauma support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C007645
- NPI
- 1427177971
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Lakishia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Emotion-focused work
About Lakishia
Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with three years of experience listed for this profile and a long history in mental health. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She describes a person-centered, solution-focused style that is interactive and encouraging. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works collaboratively rather than giving directive instruction.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and adjust behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports understanding and expressing strong emotions in relationship-related concerns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help manage stress and ground attention in the present.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people ready to make changes and solution-focused techniques to set and reach short-term goals. The combination is meant to keep sessions focused on what a person wants to change and how to do it in daily life.
Lakishia has worked in mental health over many years and has been a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina since 2012. She conducts sessions in English and is open to working with international clients through the process the service uses to match people with therapists.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working remotely
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. It helps people clarify what matters most and set goals that feel realistic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a concrete way and gives practical tools for managing anxiety and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and express strong emotions, which can be useful for relationship-related concerns and processing trauma.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel in everyday life, and adjusting the plan together.
The original biography does not list explicit session formats for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight and offer alternatives to in-person meetings when someone prefers not to commute. Therapists and licensed professionals will help determine the best rhythm and format based on scheduling needs and the goals you bring to sessions.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a person-centered, solution-focused style that is interactive and encouraging. Methods include client-centered therapy, CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The profile notes three years of experience for this listing and a longer personal history in the mental health field prior to that.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted through the service used to match people with therapists.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do subscriptions, cost, and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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