Lakishia Bussell, LCSW

Lakishia Bussell, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), practices in North Carolina and brings a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. She has 3 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and emotional abuse, addictions, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also offers coaching and support for compassion fatigue.

Her therapeutic style is encouraging and interactive, grounded in a person-centered and solution-focused framework. She treats each person with respect and compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels. Rather than instructing or advising, she partners with clients to empower them to define goals and create the changes they want to see. Lakishia draws on methods from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each individual’s needs.

She provides services in English and accepts international clients. Lakishia looks forward to working with clients and supporting them through their therapeutic journey with patience and practical guidance.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem, offering empathetic listening and support so clients can explore their values and discover their own solutions - it is helpful for those seeking stronger self-understanding and emotional validation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and goal-oriented and often supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps clients and couples identify and change patterns in emotional responses and attachment, making it useful for relationship challenges and healing from emotional wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lakishia Bussell works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then integrates methods that fit the client’s situation. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining consistent support.