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Lakisha Austin

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I work with professional women and men who struggle with the demands of daily living, parenting, work/life balance, interpersonal and family relationships. My typical client is an overachiever and successful by society's standards who at times suffers from stress, anxiety, and/or depression.

My approach to therapy

I work with professional women and men who struggle with the demands of daily living, parenting, work/life balance, interpersonal and family relationships. My typical client is an overachiever and successful by society's standards who at times suffers from stress, anxiety, and/or depression.

What you can expect from me

Your Journey, Your Pace, Your Power

When you step into a session with me, you’re entering a space designed for your growth, healing, and success. My approach blends over two decades of clinical expertise, business leadership, and life coaching with my signature BET on SELF philosophy—empowering you to take ownership of your story and your future.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Simmons College
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Point32 Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Bowen Family Systems, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1 Westinghouse Plaza Sutie
    Hyde Park, MA 02136