Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson , LPC, LMHC

Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson is a licensed counselor with ten years of clinical experience supporting adults and children through a wide range of challenges. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and the LMHC credential, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she has worked across nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and in private practice settings using both in-person and telehealth formats.

Her work focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related areas like abandonment and attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Lakisha uses an empathetic, person-centered style that integrates evidence-based methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She seeks to build rapport quickly and meet people where they are, offering practical tools and compassionate support for managing emotions, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. Lakisha emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and ongoing professional growth to better serve the people she works with.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore values, identity, and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with focus or impulsivity.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT techniques can be particularly helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lakisha works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time to support steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the format that feels most effective for the individual.