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Lakeisha McKnabb

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Family, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Lakeisha

Lakeisha McKnabb is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings 18 years of professional experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, family conflict, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and workplace stress, and also offers coaching for executives and professionals. Lakeisha emphasizes clients' strengths and believes people are the experts of their own stories, using that perspective to guide collaborative goals and practical steps toward change.

Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices to meet different needs. Lakeisha frames the first step of therapy as an act of courage and aims to create an encouraging environment where clients can explore coping skills, work through life transitions, and rebuild confidence.

She is available to those seeking support in English and provides multiple remote session formats to fit various schedules.

Online Approaches that Support Change and Healing

Lakeisha often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy when working with clients remotely. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress, and it often includes practical skill-building and homework to reinforce progress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own pace and perspective, helping people explore goals and build self-understanding.

She may also draw on EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate; EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside memory-focused work to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and associated symptoms. Decisions about which approaches to use are made collaboratively, with the therapist and client discussing treatment preferences, goals, and comfort to find the best fit for each person’s situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These remote formats make it easier to schedule consistent work, keep momentum between sessions, and access care from home or work while tailoring the method and pace of therapy to the client’s goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Lakeisha works with a broad set of issues including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, grief, workplace stress, and ADHD among others.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining client-centered work with structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to develop practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting clients across clinical and coaching contexts, including executive and professional coaching.
Where is the therapist licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC with the license number NC LCMHC 9712.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote therapy?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and schedule.
How is pricing handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English