Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson, LPC, LMHC

Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with ten years of clinical counseling experience. She works with both adults and children who seek support for issues such as depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, adjustment difficulties, anger, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), relationship and parenting challenges, and trauma.

Her career has included roles in nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice, providing both in-person and telehealth services. This breadth of experience has shaped her ability to connect with diverse populations and adapt interventions to different life circumstances and settings.

Lakisha’s style blends empathy, approachable humor, and a client-centered stance that prioritizes meeting people where they are. She integrates evidence-based methods including trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques, tailoring each plan to the individual needs and goals of the person she is supporting.

Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies, clearer communication, and tools for managing intense emotions and life transitions. She approaches every person with respect and nonjudgmental support and collaborates with clients to identify realistic steps toward improved wellbeing.