Dr. Lakisha Ellison, LCSW
LCSW guiding healing for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse support
- Queer and transgender care
- Attachment and family work
About Dr. Lakisha Ellison
Dr. Lakisha Ellison is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Doctor of Social Work, bringing 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families in North Carolina. She combines clinical training with practical, down-to-earth care to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, career stress, and coping with major life changes. Her practice is attentive to the needs of LGBT and transgender clients and includes focused work with queer and lesbian women of color navigating the intersections of race, ethnicity, and sexuality.
Her approach is client-centered and strength-based, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a core part of healing. She frequently integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and use skills between sessions, and draws on solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and reality-oriented techniques as appropriate. She also uses attachment-based and emotionally informed methods when addressing family, adoption, foster care, abandonment, and blended family issues. Holistic elements such as aromatherapy and healing rituals are woven into sessions when they align with a client's preferences.
As a clinician who started working with children and families early in her career, Dr. Ellison brings extensive experience with concerns that include child neglect and abuse, domestic violence, substance use, and complex family dynamics. Her goal is to help people become more authentic and empowered, guiding them collaboratively through the often challenging process of change. She accepts clients in North Carolina and provides services in English.
Her approach is client-centered and strength-based, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a core part of healing. She frequently integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and use skills between sessions, and draws on solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and reality-oriented techniques as appropriate. She also uses attachment-based and emotionally informed methods when addressing family, adoption, foster care, abandonment, and blended family issues. Holistic elements such as aromatherapy and healing rituals are woven into sessions when they align with a client's preferences.
As a clinician who started working with children and families early in her career, Dr. Ellison brings extensive experience with concerns that include child neglect and abuse, domestic violence, substance use, and complex family dynamics. Her goal is to help people become more authentic and empowered, guiding them collaboratively through the often challenging process of change. She accepts clients in North Carolina and provides services in English.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Lakisha Ellison have?
Dr. Lakisha Ellison has 15 years of experience.
Is Dr. Lakisha Ellison a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. License details: NC LCSW C006571.
In which languages does Dr. Lakisha Ellison provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Lakisha Ellison located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Dr. Lakisha Ellison as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Lakisha Ellison through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Lakisha Ellison work with international clients?
Dr. Lakisha Ellison does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Lakisha Ellison cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Lakisha Ellison draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in early life and helps clients work through attachment issues, family-of-origin concerns, and challenges in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist supports each person to explore goals and make choices that fit their values and lived experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used often in Dr. Ellison's work, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Ellison works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Therapy is framed as a partnership in which the client's input guides clinical decisions.
Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face connection when that feels important, while live chat and text-based messaging provide convenient options for check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These formats can make it easier to access consistent support from North Carolina without extensive travel, helping clients engage in meaningful work in ways that fit their daily lives.
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