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Dr. Lakisha Ellison, LCSW

LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Coping with life changes
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About me

Welcome! I am a Doctor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I started my social work career in 2005, working with children and families of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities. I have assisted clients with depression, anxiety, attachment, grief/loss, parenting concerns, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, Bipolar, adjustment issues, and more. I helped families address various concerns that revolved around child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence, substance abuse, self-esteem, and beyond.
My current focus areas include sexual trauma, anxiety, work with transgender individuals, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences throughout the life span. I also enjoy working with queer and lesbian women of color interested in processing race, ethnicity, and sexuality concerns at the intersections of gender, oppression, and other unique experiences. My counseling style is client-centered, down-to-earth, and engaging. I integrate my humor and acts of holistic practice to include aromatherapy, healing rituals, and more. While I am not strictly a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), I often use CBT and find it helpful if clients are empowered to understand and use CBT outside of the traditional therapy session. Also, I use solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and aspects of reality therapy, to name a few. As a social worker, I am strength-based and conceptualize clients' needs with their unique environments in mind.
My goal is to help my clients be the most authentic and empowered version of themselves and live unapologetically real. The process of uncovering and discovering takes courage, strength, and hard work, something most of us have and need a little reassurance. If you are ready to begin a new therapy journey, I will be a professional support for you. You got this!
The therapeutic relationship is critical and one of the most important aspects of a successful experience. I consider it a privilege to assist individuals on their journey. I look forward to working with you!
In Kindness and Wellness,
Kisha

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NC LCSW C006571

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Lakisha Ellison. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Ellison has been a wonderful sounding board for me through some of the most difficult moments in my life to date. She’s down to earth and also very professional. I really appreciate her direct communication and thoughtful questions to help me through my process.

Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Ellison has been amazing!

Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Dr. Ellison is on point. In other words, she not only listens but she is sensitive and discerning. She instills confidence in me with her expertise, her sharing relevant resources, and most importantly— her presence. She doesn’t just listen but she is present with me and actually makes me feel heard which provides for a powerful space of healing. Thank you, Kisha for knowing how to provide “better help”.

Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Dr.Ellison is awesome and this is coming from a person who didn't believe in therapy she has truly been a miracle in my mental health journey!

Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

I love how she listens and offers great advice

Written on Mar 04, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr Ellison maintains regular contact. She has provided guidance that resonates with me and my situation.

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Lakisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes