Lakiesha Russell
I’m Lakiesha Russell, LPC, a therapist, mom, and mental wellness advocate with 13+ years of experience helping people navigate life’s hardest seasons. I especially enjoy working with women and moms who are carrying a lot, navigating change, or trying to reconnect with themselves. My approach is warm, honest, trauma-informed, and practical.
I create a space that feels safe, culturally affirming, and supportive—where your voice, story, and lived experiences are honored.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start therapy. Bring all of who you are, and I’ll meet you there.
First session
You don’t need to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out. Your first session is a chance to exhale, tell your story, and start identifying what brought you to therapy and what you want to change. You’ll leave with greater clarity about your goals, a sense of our approach together, and, when appropriate, a practical tool or next step you can begin using right away. You’ll be heard, not judged.
Strengths
I’m known for creating a space where clients feel seen, safe, and understood without judgment. I help you connect the dots between what you’ve experienced, how you’re feeling, and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Then we work on what comes next: practical tools, healthier boundaries, stronger relationships, and meaningful change. I’ll listen deeply, challenge you compassionately, and remind you that healing and growth can happen without losing yourself in the process.
Ideal clients
You may be the woman who is always there for everyone else but is struggling to make space for yourself. You may be navigating motherhood, womanhood, relationships, anxiety, trauma, identity, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck in patterns you’re ready to change. My ideal client is ready to understand herself more deeply, break unhealthy patterns, strengthen her relationships, and create a life that feels more aligned with who she is, not just who everyone needs her to be.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Sometimes, the goal isn’t to get rid of difficult thoughts or feelings; it’s to stop letting them run your life. I use ACT to help you make space for uncomfortable emotions, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with what matters most to you. We’ll focus less on being perfect and more on living with intention.
Trauma-Informed Care
Your past can influence how you think, feel, relate, and respond today, but it doesn’t have to define your future. I use trauma-focused approaches to help you understand the impact of difficult experiences, build emotional safety and coping skills, and process what you’re ready to heal. We go at your pace, with compassion and without forcing your story.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe you are the expert on your own life. I use a person-centered approach to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can be honest, heard, and fully yourself. Together, we’ll explore what you need, build on your strengths, and move toward the changes that feel meaningful to you.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- WisconsinLicense 6098 - 125