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Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson

Practical, person-centered therapy with CBT focus

LPC, LMHC Florida

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

Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson centers her practice on evidence-based methods with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while drawing on complementary approaches to meet individual needs.

Background and approach

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with ten years of clinical counseling experience, and she works from a person-centered stance that blends empathy and practical skills.

Her work has addressed a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas she attends to include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, communication and control problems, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, veteran-related concerns, and multicultural matters.

Lakisha has provided services in nonprofit settings, schools, correctional facilities, and independent practice settings. Licensed in South Carolina as SC LPC 6190 and in Florida as FL LMHC MH24020, she offers both in-person and telehealth experience and uses approaches such as DBT, Mindfulness Therapy, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques alongside CBT.

Her style emphasizes meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to develop practical strategies for change.

Integrating CBT, Client-Centered, and DBT Approaches Online

Lakisha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and anger. Client-centered therapy provides an empathic, nonjudgmental frame that emphasizes listening and collaboration so clients feel understood as they explore goals and challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills-focused work around emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be helpful for impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and life context and then tailor a combination of methods that best fit those needs rather than relying on a single technique alone.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family, or geographic constraints, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver skills training, reflective conversations, and structured CBT or DBT exercises in formats that suit the client.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
Lakisha Hudson works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, parenting, bipolar, and ADHD, as well as related topics such as attachment, communication problems, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered principles, DBT skills, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to combine practical skills with empathic listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical counseling experience working in settings that include nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and independent practice.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where is she located?
She is credentialed as LPC and LMHC with license details SC LPC 6190 and FL LMHC MH24020, and she practices in Florida.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does one begin therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Florida

Languages

English