Dr. Lakisha Brimage, LPCC, LPC-MHSP

Dr. Lakisha Brimage is a licensed professional counselor who brings eight years of clinical experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions. She holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kentucky and as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider in Tennessee. In addition to her counseling licenses she earned a PSY.D. in Behavioral Health Leadership in 2023 and a M.Ed. with a concentration in Counseling and Human Development in 2013, and she also serves as an ordained minister. LPCC and LPC-MHSP indicate state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling services and mental health care in their respective jurisdictions.

Across her career she has worked with diverse populations including children and teens, military service members and their families, veterans, civilians, and individuals in correctional settings, experiences that inform a culturally aware and compassionate approach. She favors client-centered work while integrating evidence-based methods to help clients move from where they are now toward the goals they hope to achieve. Therapy focuses on equipping people with practical tools, coping strategies, and skills to navigate barriers that interfere with daily functioning and long-term objectives.

Dr. Brimage frames change as a collaborative process, offering guidance and support while helping clients build on their own strengths. She emphasizes the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and invites those ready to begin that journey to reach out for support and partnership.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dr. Lakisha Brimage

Dr. Brimage uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client's priorities and values guide the work; this approach helps people who need support exploring personal goals, improving self-esteem, and making life changes. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers actionable strategies for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness therapy complements these approaches by teaching present-moment awareness and simple techniques to reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for trauma, worry, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Brimage works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to choose the format that fits daily life while maintaining continuity of care. These options can make it easier to attend sessions consistently and to incorporate therapeutic work into real-world routines.