Dr. Lakisha Brimage

Empathy-driven skills for lasting change

LPCC, LPC-MHSP Tennessee

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lakisha

Dr. Lakisha Brimage practices with a focus on cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed work.

Background and approach

She blends practical, skills-based tools with supportive, person-focused listening to help clients address stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma-related issues, and career or life transitions. Dr.

Brimage holds the LPCC and LPC-MHSP credentials and brings eight years of counseling experience to her practice. Her background includes a PSY.D in Behavioral Health Leadership earned in 2023 and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Human Development completed in 2013, which inform a collaborative approach to goal-setting and skill building.

She emphasizes helping people close the gap between where they are and where they want to be by teaching strategies for coping, emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. Services are offered from Tennessee and reflect a blend of evidence-informed techniques and individualized care.

Dr. Brimage aims to equip clients with practical tools and insights so they can navigate grief, family and intimacy challenges, sleep and attention difficulties, and the stresses of daily life.

Her practice pairs structured interventions with empathic support to help clients make sustainable changes.

Online Care Using Practical Therapies

Dr. Brimage commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients' goals and values guide the work and foster self-directed growth. Mindfulness therapy is used as well to build present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that support attention, sleep, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Brimage works with each client to explore their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and together they select or blend techniques aimed at producing practical, manageable steps forward. This flexibility allows therapy to adapt as progress is made or circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or work and to maintain continuity of care when life is busy, while still allowing for structured skill-building, reflective conversations, and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, parenting and career challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

The practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness techniques, using skill-building, reflective listening, and practical strategies to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has eight years of counseling experience and applies that background to provide structured and supportive care across many presenting concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this provider?

She holds LPCC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices from Tennessee; the listed license details are KY LPCC 174350 and TN LPC-MHSP 6477.

In which language can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Therapy is offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.

How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Kentucky, Tennessee

Languages

English