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LPC, LCPC

Dr. LaKisha Hudson, LPC, LCPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About LaKisha

Dr. LaKisha Hudson brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice and blends practical therapy with an emphasis on compassion and personal growth.

Background and approach

Dr. Hudson earned advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, and clinical mental health, and she holds licensure as an LPC and LCPC.

Grounded in both evidence-based methods and an integrative outlook, she focuses on helping people navigate relationship and intimacy challenges, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma, career concerns, and ADHD among other areas. In session she pairs clear, skills-based work with attention to values, connection, and self-compassion.

Her approach incorporates methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles to address patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating. Dr.

Hudson aims to collaborate with clients to identify what is working, let go of what no longer serves, and develop practical steps toward meaningful change. She practices in Illinois and offers multiple remote session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online options



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take actions that align with what matters to them, while also learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being controlled by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve problem-solving and coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and strengthening important relational bonds to improve intimacy and connection.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adapt methods accordingly so the plan reflects what will be most useful and sustainable for each person.

Online therapy is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options allow clients to schedule work around other commitments, use the format that fits their comfort level, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical. Licensed professionals can combine these formats with ACT, CBT, or EFT techniques to support progress across a range of concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and intimacy concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and grief, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD among other focus areas.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The style blends evidence-based therapies with an integrative, compassionate stance that emphasizes values, skill building, and emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Hudson has 25 years of experience working in counseling and clinical settings.
Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is licensed as an LPC and LCPC and practices from Illinois with the listed licensure details SC LPC 10112 and IL LCPC 180014300.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesInfidelityLife purposePolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Illinois, South Carolina

Languages

English

What LaKisha can help with

Dr. LaKisha Hudson works with clients on relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How LaKisha approaches therapy

LaKisha's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Jungian Therapy.

Experience and training

LaKisha is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.