Lakita Long, LPC

Lakita Long is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep trouble, anger, and low self-esteem. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable.

She brings ten years of experience working with issues related to trauma and abuse, as well as challenges like motivation and confidence. Conversations are guided by the client's needs and paced to match what feels doable for them.

Her approach emphasizes clear goals and concrete strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce distress. Sessions are collaborative and oriented toward real-world change.

Lakita adapts the plan to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space so people can speak honestly about what’s hard for them.

Practical matters are part of the work. She helps with communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety. Progress is tracked in simple steps so clients can notice improvements over time.

How CBT and online sessions can work for everyday problems

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting thought patterns that feed anxiety and stress and trying small behavior changes to test new beliefs. It often uses short, structured exercises you can practice between sessions to improve sleep, reduce worry, or manage anger.

For trauma and abuse related concerns, sessions combine careful pacing with practical coping skills to help reduce distressing reactions and increase safety in daily routines. The work emphasizes skills you can apply right away, like grounding, sleep routines, and thought-challenging, to lower acute symptoms over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. That collaborative planning helps match techniques to your life and what you want to change.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversational work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in quickly or use short written exercises between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.