Lakisha Boykin
Calm, practical support for life changes
LCMHC North Carolina
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Lakisha
Lakisha Boykin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She offers a calm, compassionate presence for those facing grief, workplace strain, caregiver stress, and relationship or commitment questions.
Background and approach
Lakisha aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for people who are worried or overwhelmed. Lakisha uses straightforward, client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and develop new coping habits. Mindfulness exercises and motivational questions are woven in to support steady progress between sessions.
Her background includes six years of clinical experience and prior work in community mental health settings. She spent time in a behavioral health walk-in clinic conducting clinical assessments and guiding people toward services in the community.
That experience shaped her focus on short-term problem solving and clear next steps. In sessions she prioritizes listening first, then helping people set concrete goals.
Lakisha encourages practical strategies for everyday life - such as stress reduction practices, communication tools for family conflict, and step-by-step plans for workplace or financial stress. She also supports people through postpartum depression and the emotional fallout after separation or loss.
People meet her for a warm, nonjudgmental space and a plan that fits their schedule and needs. Lakisha emphasizes collaboration, so clients help choose which methods will work best for them.
How her approaches translate to online care
Online sessions can use evidence-based tools in a simple, conversational way. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and managing conflict by teaching concrete skills for listening and repair. It can help people who want clearer conversations and fewer recurring arguments.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room. The therapist offers empathic listening and supports people as they choose goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to sort feelings and decide next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression and then test new, healthier responses. It works well for stress, low mood, and practical problems like workplace strain or financial worry.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress unfolds so sessions feel useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper discussion and skill practice, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are handy for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English