Lakishia Bussell, LCSW

North Carolina · 3 years in practice

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on practical help for common life struggles.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C007645 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1427177971 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Lakishia

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on practical help for common life struggles. She aims to make sessions simple and direct so people feel heard and can begin making changes they want. Bussell uses a warm, interactive style that centers the person in the room.

She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect. Therapy is framed as a collaboration where she supports clients to find their own solutions rather than handing down instructions.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, grief, and addiction. She also helps people dealing with anger, self-esteem problems, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

Clinically, she draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used in straightforward ways - talking through patterns, practicing new reactions, and setting small, achievable goals. Bussell has three years of documented experience in her current role and holds an NC LCSW.

Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged by scheduling according to availability. She emphasizes respect, empathy, and practical steps so people can move forward at their own pace.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Lakishia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Lakishia names

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Online support

How therapy approaches work online and in session

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong feelings, understand how those feelings shape relationships, and try new ways of connecting. It is often used when emotions and trust are central concerns and when patterns in relationships feel stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental space where the person sets the pace. The therapist listens closely and reflects what is said so clients can make their own choices about change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear, practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits that reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals and then tries methods that fit those goals and preferences. That process is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging can work for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel and help maintain continuity when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional abuse, relationship and family matters, parenting, grief, and addictions among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is encouraging and interactive, using a person-centered and solution-focused approach to empower clients to make changes.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of documented experience in her current practice role.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and offers services from that location.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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