Lekeisha Newbold

Compassionate, strength-based counseling for life changes

LPC Michigan

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lekeisha

Lekeisha Newbold is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She uses a strength-based, holistic lens that attends to emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs, helping clients identify existing strengths and resources to support resilience and growth.

With five years of clinical experience, Newbold has worked in home-based settings supporting children with severe emotional disturbances and their families, and she brings over a decade of experience assisting women through prenatal and postnatal transitions. Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings while collaborating on practical strategies.

She offers both clinically focused counseling and counseling informed by Christian perspectives, according to client preference. In sessions she draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor work to each person’s needs.

Newbold practices in Michigan and conducts therapy in English.

Remote approaches that combine practical tools and personal strengths

Client-centered therapy centers the person's values and experiences, offering a supportive environment where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce distress and improve functioning. Motivational interviewing helps people explore their own motivations for change and build commitment through collaborative conversation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. This shared decision-making helps shape a plan that may combine elements from different approaches based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain consistency when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, skills coaching, and ongoing support adapted to each client's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Her practice supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a holistic, strength-based approach and integrates client-centered techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to match treatment to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She holds five years of professional experience as a mental health clinician and has additional experience working with women during prenatal and postnatal transitions.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with licence number MI LPC 6401222476.

Can people work with her in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English