Dr. Lakisha Brimage, LPCC, LPC-MHSP

Dr. Lakisha Brimage uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people cope and move forward. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to address common problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties. Dr. Brimage writes plainly and focuses on what people can do between sessions. She is based in Tennessee and holds the credentials LPCC and LPC-MHSP.

Dr. Brimage draws on eight years of counseling experience and a background in behavioral health leadership. She sets clear, achievable goals with each person and tailors sessions to everyday life demands. Conversations tend to center on skill-building - for example managing anxious thoughts, improving sleep routines, or practicing communication strategies that reduce conflict.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers tools that fit the person’s pace and values. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily signals. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also integrates brief, solution-focused tactics to tackle immediate concerns and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Those dealing with trauma, grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, ADHD, or career challenges can work on specific steps toward relief and practical coping.

Sessions may include skill practice, homework between meetings, and check-ins on progress. The focus is on small, steady changes that improve daily functioning and long-term wellbeing. Dr. Brimage aims to empower people to take the next step toward a more manageable life.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and problems that get in the way of daily functioning.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and direction. This approach helps people feel heard and build confidence to try new strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity to stress and improve focus. These skills are often paired with behavioral techniques for a balanced plan.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which combination of methods fits best and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, skills-based work; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving duties and to keep steady momentum between meetings.