- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Lakisha
Dr. Lakisha Ellison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship struggles, mood conditions such as bipolar, ADHD, and other stressors in life. Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Ellison has experience across a wide range of family and attachment issues.
She began her social work career in 2005 working with children and families. Over time she has supported people with depression, grief and loss, adjustment challenges, and concerns related to child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Her current focus includes sexual trauma, anxiety, and working with transgender individuals, as well as the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences.
Dr. Ellison’s style is client-centered and direct. She uses tools from Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches to help people notice and name difficult emotions and relationship patterns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, solution-focused methods, motivational interviewing, and aspects of reality therapy when they fit the client’s goals.
She often brings a down-to-earth manner and a practical focus to sessions. That can include discussing coping skills that clients can use between meetings, explaining how thought patterns affect mood, and practicing behavioral steps in session. Dr. Ellison also integrates cultural and environmental context when conceptualizing concerns.
People who work with her can expect a straightforward approach that mixes talking, skills practice, and attention to attachment and emotion. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name strong emotions and how those emotions shape close relationships. In session this often looks like noticing interaction patterns and gently testing different ways of responding so feelings can be experienced and described. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds influence current behavior and connection. It helps people understand relationship patterns and practice new ways of relating that feel more secure. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s goals and perspective, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and following the client’s lead to clarify priorities and next steps.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the issue, and check in to see what helps. Together they decide whether to emphasize EFT, attachment work, CBT tools, or other strategies based on progress and preference.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and making it easier to connect when travel is difficult. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it simpler to include pragmatic follow-ups between longer meetings. The therapist’s biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session options before booking.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She works with anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, stress, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and career stress among other topics.
What is her main therapeutic approach?
She lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based work as central approaches and combines them with client-centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in social work and began her career in 2005 working with children and families.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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