Lakisha Cummings, LCSW

Lakisha Cummings is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 22 years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impacts of trauma and abuse. She emphasizes a culturally responsive, compassionate approach that helps clients build self-esteem, strengthen communication, and move toward greater personal empowerment.

Her practice centers on collaborative, strength-based care that invites individuals to explore their experiences and identify practical strategies for change. Lakisha works with clients dealing with social anxiety, isolation, guilt and shame, and difficulties around forgiveness and self-love, guiding them toward clearer life purpose and healthier patterns of relating.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she helps clients develop resilience and healthier coping skills while honoring each person’s unique background and needs. Lakisha welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, including international clients, and offers affirming, personalized care designed to foster meaningful, sustainable growth over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Lakisha uses a collaborative, strength-based approach that focuses on clients' existing resources and abilities, helping them set realistic goals and build practical coping skills for issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She also applies a trauma-informed perspective that recognizes and responds to the effects of trauma and abuse, helping clients process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable and respectful. In addition, she integrates evidence-based techniques tailored to stress and anxiety management, using structured strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and happens together with the client. Lakisha partners with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the approach remains helpful and relevant.

Online therapy with Lakisha is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from wherever clients are located, supporting consistent engagement and practical continuity of care.