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Lakitta Johnson

Compassionate, experienced counselor focused on practical change

LPC Mississippi

Experience
23 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 Lakitta

Lakitta Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with 23 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.

Background and approach

She draws on a long clinical career and roles in counseling supervision and education to offer practical support for people confronting depression, anxiety, trauma, and a broad range of life stressors. Her training includes studies at Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, and Loyola University of Chicago, and she practices using established therapeutic methods to meet individual needs.

Her style integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods, allowing sessions to emphasize skill-building, exploration of personal values, and short-term goal work. She aims to treat clients with dignity and respect while adapting interventions to each person’s circumstances.

Common concerns she addresses include mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and family issues, grief, substance-related problems, parenting challenges, career stress, and identity and body-image struggles. Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and sessions are scheduled according to availability.

Prospective clients begin by completing a brief matching questionnaire and selecting a start time that fits their schedule.

Approaches that guide online counseling and practical care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their values and priorities; it is often used when people need a supportive environment to clarify goals and gain self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and skill practice, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clarifying small, concrete goals and building on existing strengths to create meaningful short-term change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors a mix of methods to suit the situation rather than relying on a single technique. This shared planning helps set clear objectives and keeps the work focused and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Mississippi without commuting, and they allow for follow-up and skill practice between live sessions to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
The practice combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused strategies to build practical skills, explore values, and set achievable goals tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, along with roles in counseling supervision and education.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC with the credential listed as MS LPC 1241 and practices from Mississippi.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and the therapist's availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English