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LaKeisha Blackwell, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

LaKeisha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with LaKeisha. View 68 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

She really comes across as being genuinely invested in her patients growth. :) Very encouraging

Reviewed August 2023

Ms. Wright is absolutely wonderful! She’s super attentive, supportive and reliable. She is always willing to give me sound advice when I share information with her. She takes note of what I’m sharing and follows up with it thoroughly. I really appreciate her!

Reviewed December 2022

More about LaKeisha

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

You have taken a courageous step today.

It is my pleasure to walk along side of you on this journey. Compassion, empathy and genuine love for people propels me to utilize the therapeutic process to listen, encourage, empower and uplift. My professional experience includes working with children, adults and families in various settings including, residential, outpatient, community mental health and homebased services.

Psychotherapy Specializations include: Generalized anxiety disorder, work related stress, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), childhood abuse and neglect and working with children and families in foster care.

Cultural diversity and sensitivity is a priority as I look to effectivey engage and assist clients from all walks of life. I have a diverse background which includes working with individuals across many socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Counseling Techniques: Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Play therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and grief therapy.

It is my professional opinion that weekly live sessions (chat, phone, video) are most effective for clients to progress towards their goals.

I look forward to working with you as you work through challenges and discover your inner strength during the process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD

Licenses

LaKeisha Blackwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194149179.

  • LPC · Michigan · 6401017981 · Expires December 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for LaKeisha Blackwell

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

68 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Grateful The best Amazing Encouraging Great Listens Wonderful Helpful

She really comes across as being genuinely invested in her patients growth. :) Very encouraging

Reviewed August 2023

Ms. Wright is absolutely wonderful! She’s super attentive, supportive and reliable. She is always willing to give me sound advice when I share information with her. She takes note of what I’m sharing and follows up with it thoroughly. I really appreciate her!

Reviewed December 2022

Absolute favorite person I have ever spoken to. Makes me feel stronger than ever. Her tools have helped me so big with communication.

Reviewed August 2022

Angel on earth

Reviewed July 2022

She’s great

Reviewed June 2022

In a world where there aren't as many women of color, and specifically Black women in mental health, LaKeisha is the light at the end of the tunnel! She's supportive, knowledgable, and timely

Reviewed June 2022

LaKeisha has helped me significantly in my relationships, and particularly with my fiancé and joining a new family. She has helped me find the confidence and peace in being myself in all situations, setting healthy boundaries, protecting my own energy, and above all else leading with kindness and love. She is supportive, thoughtful, and caring, and she truly listens and understands me even when I feel like I'm not making much sense. She also has a fantastic sense of humor! I would recommend LaKeisha to any and everyone -- and I wish a lot of people I know could talk to her lol

Reviewed June 2022

Keisha is by far the best therapist I've ever had! She understands my concerns and I feel comfortable opening up to her. She has helped me truly be my best and most authentic self. Thank you Keisha!

Reviewed May 2022

She does a great job and I look forward to continuing our work together!

Reviewed May 2022

She has been amazing so far!

Reviewed April 2022

LaKeisha is very attentive and caring in her conversations with me. She listens and responds quickly.

Reviewed April 2022

Professional, caring, skilled.

Reviewed April 2022

LaKeisha is the absolute best therapist I have ever been too. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, open, transparent, and she checks-in all the time with sweet messages. She also gives introspective feedback and provides worksheets that are so helpful to staying on the right track; easy to incorporate into my daily life routine. I HIGHLY recommend her, she’s a true light and guide in my life ✨

Reviewed April 2022

Perfect

Reviewed April 2022

I am on week two of therapy, and I am definitely feeling a change in motivation, my mental health, and positive thinking throughout my days!

Reviewed April 2022

I cancelled my membership and she was my last appointment after being disappointed with my last two therapists. She is the best! She not only listens to help you problem-solve but guides in the direction of self-discovery. Her worksheets and individualized approaches set her apart for most.

Reviewed March 2022

My first therapist ever and I couldn’t think of a better match, LaKeisha has literally been God sent. She has been head on with my goals and very transparent. I am very grateful

Reviewed March 2022

She is an amazing therapist who truly understands and can help find ways to resolve any solutions needed.

Reviewed February 2022

Lakeisha feels more like a mother figure to me than just a therapist, I can tell she really cares about what I have to say and thanks to her guidance my life has made a complete turnaround !! I could not have made it this far without her—if you end up being paired with her, consider this an enormous blessing!! She is so smart, thoughtful and down to earth, she is THERE for you!! :)

Reviewed January 2022

She is the best!

Reviewed January 2022

Wonderful

Reviewed January 2022

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with LaKeisha. She goes out of her way to be incredibly uplifting and encouraging. which is something that I struggle to do myself. It's different to forge these relationships via the computer, but she has made it easier than expected.

Reviewed January 2022

So far so good:) I like her realness and advice

Reviewed December 2021

Ms. Wright is a phenomenal therapist. She’s knowledgeable, personable and caring. I appreciate her encouragement and support.

Reviewed December 2021

Lakeisha Blackwell-Wright is a wonderful therapist and I strongly recommend them. I feel safe talking to them and was happy to find them.

Reviewed November 2021

I really appreciate my counselor. She has helped me think outside the box on my issues and she’s consistent. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2021

I've been working with LaKeisha for over a year, and she has changed my life. From working through extremely sensitive trauma issues to dealing with challenging cultural and ethnic realities from my position in the world, LaKeisha has been sensitive, reflective, supportive, and oriented toward helping me build better relationships with myself and others. Would highly recommend working with her. She has helped me overcome so many things, helped me to love myself, forgive myself, and treat life as the blessing it is.

Reviewed September 2021

LaKeisha has been amazing. She has helped me with every issue I have, and gives some of the best advice I’ve ever received. 15/10 would recommend her as a counselor..especially in regards to relationship/family issues.

Reviewed September 2021

An amazing therapist! Would recommend her to everyone. She truly is non judgemental. I can tell her anything and she offer ways to problem solve! I love that she engages me to do the work by providing work sheets. I am learning different ways to deal with problem healthily. Thanks to Ms. Blackwell-Wright

Reviewed September 2021

She was helpful and offered meaningful advice and sent me pertinent information

Reviewed August 2021

She has been helping me through triggers and anxiety . Given me worksheets to work on and really getting down to where my problems are and where I can better help myself .

Reviewed August 2021

LaKeisha is so awesome and attentive. I feel heard and seen by her during every session.

Reviewed August 2021

I'm so glad I got matched up with LaKeisha. She has the perfect balance of listening, encouraging and providing suggestions on how to steer negative behavior or thoughts a different way. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2021

I found myself apprehensive and anxious about starting therapy but my counselor is so reassuring and has a calming voice and encouraging outlook. I'm so glad to be paired with LaKeisha Blackwell-Wright!

Reviewed May 2021

Lakeisha is such a positive and radiant light. She has been so helpful in my journey to better mental health and self love. Her wisdom and joy help influence such a positive session every time!

Reviewed May 2021

LaKeisha has played an integral role in getting me out of a real rut. She is supportive, empathetic, and a cheerleader. She always has useful anecdotes and a great sense of humor— it’s the first time a therapist has regularly made me laugh, which is so healing! She also has great advice for clients going through substance abuse recovery. She’s gentle but firm, and I trust her. I highly recommend LaKeisha and feel lucky to have found her for myself.

Reviewed April 2021

LaKeisha is the best therapist I have ever had. I have been blessed with LaKeisha for just a few weeks, and my mental health has changed, completely. She has given me new mental strategies, she has given me new perspectives without judgement, she is personable, she oozes wisdom and kindness, and she has given me that feeling that I can’t put into words, she is just a blessing and nothing less. LaKeisha has changed my life, I can say that whole heartedly and I am so, beyond grateful that I got matched with her. I will be forever grateful.

Reviewed April 2021

Definitely a great person. She understands how you feel , she teaches and even sometimes by her experience, so you know it's not just book stuff. I connect with her and I want to do better.... never had homework before from therapy, I like what it's teaching me and I hold myself accountable for my actions. LaKeisha is sensitive to your issues and she displays kind characteristics, through your process of getting help and healing. Would definitely recommend her over and over!

Reviewed April 2021

LaKeisha does a wonderful job listening and offering helpful solutions to problems I am having. She is always positive and supportive. I've been with her for a year now. I am happy to have had her by my side as I have made some significant changes in my life.

Reviewed April 2021

LaKeisha is so insightful and encouraging. Her care and the lengths she goes to make sure I understand and am consistently doing the work to establish and maintain betterment is so appreciated. I’m so glad I made the choice to seek therapy through BetterHelp and that her and I have crossed paths.

Reviewed April 2021

She’s very kind and patient, she listens to my concerns and she creates a safe space for me to speak about what’s going on in my life. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends and family. She’s awesome!!!

Reviewed March 2021

LaKeisha is hands down the BEST therapist I have ever worked with and it has truly been a life-changing experience. Whether I am crying and basically at my lowest of lows or whether I’m joking and laughing she approaches me with empathy, care, and thoughtful words. She makes me laugh, she understands what I’m going through, and she helps me to see where my thought distortions are, offering kind but real advice on how I can change what I’m doing to make my life better. If you’re reading this and just got matched with LaKeisha, consider yourself lucky.

Reviewed March 2021

She’s so insightful, and always encouraging. She recognizes where I could be doing better, and points those things out in a polite but direct manner. She’s exactly the counselor I needed.

Reviewed February 2021

The best therapist I've ever had, hands down! She listens and understands. She gives great advice and helps me work through my problems. I feel very comfortable with her and trust her completely! I cannot recommend her enough! Wonderful and very knowledgeable!

Reviewed February 2021

LaKeisha is an incredible listener and helps you come to your own conclusions while reinforcing positive changes. She brings levity and humor, when appropriate, to tough conversations and has consistently helped me make progress towards the goals that I came up with prior to our sessions. I couldn’t recommend her more.

Reviewed January 2021

My therapy sessions with LaKeisha are one of the most vital parts of my self care schedule. She meets me where I’m at and guides me to where I need to be while empowering me to make choices that fit ME. I AM SO GRATEFUL!!!!

Reviewed December 2020

She’s incredible and extremely helpful! Would recommend her to everyone

Reviewed December 2020

LaKeisha has helped me immensely! I am grateful to have chosen her!

Reviewed December 2020

Awesome. 10/10. Very kind, understanding, listens, empathic, professional. Excellent experience.

Reviewed November 2020

Because of Lakeisha, I have been able to get my life back on track, have more hope, and develop a more positive mindset. I am also growing in my personal and professional life!

Reviewed November 2020

After even just one session LaKeisha made a difference in my life that I will never forget. I actually texted my closest friends when my first session was over and told them how amazing it was and how I couldn't wait to tell them all about it. She is incredible and I feel so lucky to have found her.

Reviewed September 2020

I'm so happy with my choice to enroll in therapy as an investment in myself. I joined at what I would say was the lowest point of my life, and LaKeisha helped to change my perspective on what's happening in my life but also how my past doesn't have to define who I am and what I'm doing with my future. The time I spend with her is priceless, and I always leave our sessions feeling optimistic.

Reviewed September 2020

An excellent counselor who communicates the goals set by both of you effectively! She is awesome!

Reviewed August 2020

I have loved working with LaKeisha. She has such a kindness but also she will call me out if try to talk badly about myself. She has helped me work on building and applying techniques that allow me to interact with others and myself more positively.

Reviewed July 2020

She my very first person I've talked to professionslly and if I'd known my experience would be so easy I would've been did this years ago. Easy to talk to and very communicative in been sessions!

Reviewed July 2020

LaKeisha really cares about her clients. She is amazing at her job. She has brought me a lot of confidence in both being a mother and in my daily routine. If she is your paired councilor, I would strongly recommend giving her a shot. She tells me everyday “Be Encouraged.”

Reviewed June 2020

LaKeisha is an excellent therapist. I'm grateful for her wisdom, kindness and professional support as I navigate the next chapter of my life.

Reviewed June 2020

I have gained so much confidence and guidance from my counselor that I’ve been able to apply to my life. I appreciate her check-ins throughout the week and love her after-session recaps. The worksheets she sends help you to expand on the things discussed in session as well. Talking to her feels like talking with an older sibling because our conversations are so natural. Very happy with my experience so far!

Reviewed May 2020

From our first video chat, I loved LaKeisha. I can tell she's extremely passionate about her work and that she truly cares about her clients. She gave her all in our session, and paid attention to every word I said. I know I'm going to make a lot of progress with her. Thank you so much LaKeisha!

Reviewed May 2020

She is outstanding. Am blessed to have found her. Recommend that betterhelp have more folks like her. She uses ALL of the technology and tools - sets goals, provides worksheets and checks in on me to provide encouragement. Am truly blessed.

Reviewed May 2020

LaKeisha, is a very wise woman who listens very well, she has provided the resources and helped me establish boundaries that will continuously improve my relationships and re-establish meaningful foundations in my life.

Reviewed May 2020

She is extremely encouraging and I have been trying to implement the advice she has given me. I feel comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed May 2020

LaKeisha is amazing! I love how she actually figure things out with me. She knows exactly what my biggest concern is and she has been helping me since then. She always keeps checking on me and I'm happy about it. I'm hoping to be a better person with her guidance.

Reviewed April 2020

She is a wonderful listener and has very good advice. She's upfront and very honest. She's definitely here to help. I'm very grateful to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed April 2020

There are many valuable tools that LaKeisha has provided me with. The best result of them all so far is feeling empowered. LaKeisha helps me to take ownership of my emotions which is invaluable. I finally have a therapist that I feel safe sharing with.

Reviewed April 2020

I am so grateful for my therapist!! This has been extremely helpful and effective for me!!

Reviewed April 2020

She is wonderful and knowledgeable. I like it that she gives me worksheets to do and offers new narrative to situations for me.

Reviewed March 2020

This is a great way to deal with issues, and not have the stigma of the office setting . You can relax in your own home. And let it all out

Reviewed March 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does LaKeisha Blackwell offer telehealth visits?

Yes. LaKeisha Blackwell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does LaKeisha Blackwell speak?

LaKeisha Blackwell speaks English.

How many years of experience does LaKeisha Blackwell have?

LaKeisha Blackwell has 10 years of experience.

Where is LaKeisha Blackwell licensed to practice?

LaKeisha Blackwell is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does LaKeisha Blackwell accept clients outside of the United States?

No, LaKeisha Blackwell does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with LaKeisha Blackwell?

LaKeisha Blackwell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with LaKeisha Blackwell?

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