Dr. Lakisha Brimage, LPCC, LPC-MHSP - Therapist in Tennessee

About Lakisha

Dr. Lakisha Brimage uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's goals first. She combines practical techniques with listening and reflection to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and mood concerns.

Dr. Brimage holds LPCC and LPC-MHSP and brings eight years of clinical experience to her work in Tennessee. She helps people who are coping with life changes, parenting strains, relationship and family struggles, and career transitions.

She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

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Background and approach

Conversations focus on clear, achievable steps and real-life strategies that fit each person's circumstances. Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm.

Solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing help set priorities and keep work practical and goal-oriented. Dr. Brimage takes time to learn what matters most to each person.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs, with an emphasis on skills people can use between meetings. She aims to help people narrow the gap between where they are now and where they want to be. Outside of direct care, her training and background inform a respectful, down-to-earth style.

People seeking support in Tennessee will find straightforward guidance, concrete tools, and steady encouragement to move forward.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on what the person wants to change and uses listening and reflection to guide each session. This approach helps when stress, relationships, or self-esteem are the main concerns because sessions follow the individual's priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches simple tools to notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing anger by creating clear, practice-based steps people can use between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy adds short awareness practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These practices pair well with CBT and make daily coping feel more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals and preferences, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaboration helps people stay engaged and meet their goals.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, homework check-ins, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dr. Brimage address?

She provides counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career worries, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and build practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life circumstances.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPCC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

What this counselor works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Kentucky, Tennessee
Languages: English