Last edited 02/23/2022
Lakisha McConnell
Accepting New Clients
Get To Know Me
What do you think is the biggest barrier today for people seeking care?
Reliance on self...
Participants often chose not to seek help because they prefer to resolve their own difficulties.
How does collaboration with other providers play into your work?
It is important for therapist to be well connected to and collaboratively engaged with providers to ensure the most effective and integrated treatment that occur does occur. Therapist best serve people when they share perspective and responsibility in meeting people's needs and ensuring therapeutic progress toward established treatment goals.
How has your particular field of specialization evolved in recent years and how has that impacted your work?
Mental Health continues to play a vital and prominent role in holistic health conversations. Holistic therapy addresses the whole person (spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally). Mental health issues no longer carry the negative stigma as years past. Multiple treatments options exist today, whether in-person, online, or tele-health.
Specialties
Specializes in
Relationship IssuesAdolescent mental healthChild mental healthCommunication issuesWomen's issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyADHDAdolescent mental healthAnger managementBipolar disorderChild mental healthDomestic violenceFamily issuesImpulse control issuesLife coachingPanic attacks & panic disorderStressTraumaBehavioral IssuesCoping Skills
Treatment Approaches
Person-Centered TherapyReality TherapyPlay TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCoachingInterpersonal Psychotherapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureGeorgia, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC012240
Training/Certifications(GACE) Georgia Assessments for Certified Educators(TBRI) Trust-Based Relational Interventions
Education
Masters of Education & Guidance Counseling, Cambridge College
Bachelors of Business Administration & Management, Mercer University
Work HistoryMy early work history consists, of being a school guidance counselor, serving a diverse population of students in the areas of social, personal, and academic needs. I have over 8 years of experience as a mental health counselor serving individuals, adolescences, and their families. We cover several topics such as: interpersonal relationships, trauma, abuse, neglect, anxiety, depression, work and family conflicts.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Lakisha McConnell, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Lakisha McConnell accepting new clients?
Yes, Lakisha McConnell is accepting new clients.
Does Lakisha McConnell accept insurance?
No, Lakisha McConnell does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Lakisha McConnell offer?
Lakisha McConnell offers therapy for families and individuals.
Does Lakisha McConnell offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Georgia can book Lakisha McConnell for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Lakisha McConnell offer online therapy?
Yes, Lakisha McConnell offers online therapy to people in Georgia.
How quickly can I see Lakisha McConnell?
Lakisha McConnell typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Lakisha McConnell speak?
Lakisha McConnell conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Lakisha McConnell online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Lakisha McConnell online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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