Lakisha Hudson
@lakishahudson
I provide evidence-based therapy and behavioral support across telehealth, schools, corrections, and military communities.
What I'm looking for
I've provided telehealth therapy through BetterHelp for adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, anger, relationship conflict, adjustment concerns, and divorce, using CBT, MI, and DBT.
Across Magellan Health, NaphCare, Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, and school settings, I've delivered individual, family, group, school-based, correctional, and military family counseling. I conduct assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis support, and behavior interventions for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, with a master's degree in Clinical Counseling and experience supporting healthy minds, relationships, self-awareness, and positive behavioral change.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provided telehealth therapy to adults with various mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, and DBT.
Provided direct short-term, non-medical counseling to military children and staff, addressing deployment stress, relationship issues, parenting, adjustment difficulties, and grief. Delivered outreach services and collaborated with military community members.
Collaborated with correctional staff to provide counseling and mental health care to inmates, including assessments, diagnosing, and treatment planning. Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-V criteria and ensured compliance with ACA and NCCHC standards.
Behavior Interventionist
School District of Manatee County
Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)
Provided behavior support to students by implementing behavior plans for exceptional students, coaching teachers on classroom management, and participating in administrative meetings such as MDR, IEP, and 504 Plan meetings.
School-Based Therapist
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center
Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 (8 months)
Provided solution-focused brief therapy and individual/group therapy, collaborating with school counselors, teachers, and parents. Utilized CABA-Y and CABA-I assessments.
IMPACT Therapist
Invohealthcare-Progressus Therapy
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Provided individual and family therapy using evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness, MI, CBT, TF-CBT, and DBT to assist clients with PTSD, anger management, and adjustment issues. Utilized assessments including Invo Outcome Scale and Adverse Childhood Questionnaire.
Provided telehealth and in-person mental health services to individuals and families, conducting biopsychosocial assessments and specializing in anger management, anxiety, adjustment disorder, depression, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Child Youth Behavior Military Family Life Counselor
Strategic Resources, Inc.
Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 (5 months)
Provided in-person, confidential, non-medical, solution-based, short-term counseling to military children and families, including individual, family, couples, and group sessions, as well as training and health presentations.
Human Coordinator I - School-Based Counselor
Charleston-Dorchester Mental Health Center
Dec 2018 - Sep 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Collaborated with psychiatrists and school administrators, conducting initial clinical assessments, individual and family therapy, and developing plans of care and progress summaries.
Student Concern Specialist
Wando High School
Aug 2015 - Nov 2018 (3 years 3 months)
Worked with administrative staff, nurses, and counselors to ensure school safety, monitor student behavior, and advocate for students. Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention and resolved conflicts through peer mediation.
Behavioral Interventionist
Justice Works Behavioral Care
May 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Collaborated with staff, school personnel, and family members to develop behavioral intervention plans for emotionally challenged students. Provided assessments, interventions, and therapy as directed by Lead Counselor.
Student Concern Specialist
R.B. Stall High School
Sep 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 8 months)
Collaborated with principals, teachers, and staff to ensure school safety and resolve conflicts among high-risk youth. Certified in CPR, First Aid, and as a First Responder.
Paraprofessional
Windwood Farm School
Aug 2006 - Jun 2009 (2 years 10 months)
Provided one-to-one and group assistance for emotionally challenged school-age children according to their IEPs. Documented student behavior and participated in group activities.
Mental Health Technician
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Mar 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years 3 months)
Worked as a team with psychiatrists, counselors, and nurses to help patients with treatment plans. Provided guidance, assessments, and therapeutic counseling sessions, and performed technical nursing assignments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Webster University
Master of Arts, Clinical Counseling
2007 - 2009
Pursued a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling, focusing on therapeutic techniques and mental health assessment.
Radford University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
1998 - 2002
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, building a foundation in human behavior and mental processes.
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