Lakisha Mark-McConnell , LPC

Lakisha Mark-McConnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with more than 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She combines traditional psychotherapy techniques with a spiritual perspective to create a therapeutic experience that honors each person’s beliefs and inner resources.

Working primarily through virtual sessions, she builds a warm, encouraging space where clients can safely explore their stories and begin to heal. Lakisha approaches therapy from the view that individuals are the experts on their own lives, and she helps them identify the strengths they already possess to address life’s challenges.

Her work emphasizes courage, growth, and empowerment. She guides clients through practical strategies and reflective exploration so they can move toward greater fulfillment, improved relationships, and a clearer sense of purpose. Throughout the process she aims to support and uplift people as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience from their point of view; the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the pace and direction of change. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem and clarifying life purpose because it honors the client’s own strengths and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, and often used for managing anxiety, depression, and stress through tools that can be applied between sessions.

Trauma-focused therapy provides methods to address the impact of traumatic or abusive experiences, aiming to reduce symptoms and restore a sense of safety and control. It combines careful pacing with techniques tailored to each person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lakisha works with clients to assess their goals, preferences, and struggles, and she adjusts methods as treatment progresses to find the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer consistent, goal-oriented work that accommodates different communication styles and life demands.