- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and DBT methods
About Lakisha
Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also addresses parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and blended family issues.
Lakisha has worked in nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice. That range of settings informs how she talks with people about everyday problems. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than lengthy theory talk.
Her style is person-centered, which means she starts by listening to what matters most to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior skills are used when emotions feel overwhelming or impulsive.
Lakisha also draws on mindfulness methods to help slow reactions, and on motivational interviewing to support decision-making and change. The Gottman Method is part of the toolkit she may use for relationship-related work. Those approaches are mixed to fit the issues a person brings to sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about specific troubles like communication problems, attachment concerns, grief, or feelings of isolation. Lakisha aims to help people identify what’s getting in the way and practice different ways of coping.
To begin a match and schedule a first session, users follow the site’s matching questionnaire and book through the online flow. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s concerns first. It helps clarify priorities so sessions address what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings are intense or impulsive.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some clients prefer shorter check-ins or phone options when they need less bandwidth or a quicker check-in. Verify the current session options on the booking flow so you know what formats are offered and how they fit your schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and blended family issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to change thoughts and manage intense emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical counseling experience in a variety of settings including nonprofit work, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LPC in South Carolina and LMHC in Florida and is based in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.