Lakishia Bussell, LCSW

Lakishia Bussell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She takes a warm, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Sessions are collaborative and she aims to empower each person to make changes that matter to them.

Bussell uses clear, practical strategies in session. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for emotions and to let each person set the pace and goals of therapy.

Her background includes three years of recent clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma and emotional abuse, parenting and family stress, addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on straightforward problem solving and emotional support rather than labels or blame.

Sessions are interactive and encouraging. Bussell often blends solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to help people find small, achievable steps. Mindfulness techniques are offered when they fit a person's goals to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

She approaches each case with respect and compassion and looks to build a trusting working relationship. The goal is practical progress people can use day to day, whether they need help coping with life change, improving relationships, or managing mood and stress.

How Lakishia blends approaches for online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting thought patterns that keep problems going and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is useful for people who want clear strategies and exercises to try between sessions.

Client-centered therapy centers on listening, acceptance, and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard, clarify their goals, and build motivation for change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and name strong emotions and the interaction patterns those emotions create in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and combine techniques accordingly. That collaborative process helps shape goals and decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, reflective listening, or emotion-focused work.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow for quick reflections, brief coaching moments, and flexible communication between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.