Lakishia Bussell

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. She uses a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on the person's goals. Her style is encouraging and interactive, and she aims to empower people rather than tell them what to do.

With three years of listed experience in the profile context, Lakishia emphasizes a person-centered, solution-focused way of working. Sessions involve listening first, then working together to develop practical steps for change. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She has a background treating trauma and emotional abuse and supports people facing grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Mindfulness techniques are part of her toolbox for managing strong emotions and building calm. Motivational interviewing helps when people want to make difficult behavior changes.

Lakishia treats each person with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. She frames therapy as a collaboration where the client sets goals and she helps them reach those goals. Sessions aim to be practical, with an emphasis on small, doable steps.

Prospective clients who prefer English-language sessions can expect straightforward, supportive care. International clients are accepted, and people are encouraged to use the platform's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first appointment.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to set goals and decide what to work on, which helps when anger or strong emotions are the main concern.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It involves practical exercises and simple skill building to reduce reactivity, manage anger, and change patterns that cause stress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with emotions in the moment to improve how they respond during conflict or distress. It can be useful when strong feelings make it hard to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting techniques and pacing until a good fit is reached.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, and reduce time lost to travel. Talk with the therapist after the match to arrange the scheduling and format that works best for daily routines.