- Client-centered approach
- Focus on authenticity
- Practical coping skills
About Lakisha
Dr. Lakisha Ellison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT concerns. She also helps with intimacy-related issues, career stress, coping with life changes, and relationship questions. Her tone is down-to-earth and encouraging, aimed at helping people feel more authentic and empowered.
Dr. Ellison brings 15 years of social work experience that began in 2005, working with children and families across diverse backgrounds. She pays attention to how early experiences shape current struggles, including attachment and the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Her background includes work related to child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and substance use issues.
Her counseling style is client-centered and practical. She uses humor and holistic touches, such as aromatherapy and healing rituals, when appropriate. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques in ways clients can apply outside sessions, along with solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing.
Dr. Ellison emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and works to build a caring, respectful space. She views clients through a strength-based social work lens and considers each person in the context of their life and environment. Her aim is to help people discover and live more authentically.
People who are ready to begin a therapy journey can expect a collaborative approach that combines practical skills with attention to personal history and identity. She encourages courage and steady effort as part of the change process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. It helps people understand connection, trust, and responses to stress in close relationships so they can try new ways of relating.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches clear, practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Ellison will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the plan over time.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are listed by the therapist and may change. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that works better, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use practical exercises and skills-building activities during remote sessions so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered, down-to-earth, and engaging. She uses practical tools, occasional humor, and holistic elements like aromatherapy when appropriate.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of social work experience that began in 2005, working with children and families and addressing a wide range of concerns.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a North Carolina LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.