Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson

Lakisha (Kennedy) Hudson is a mental health professional with ten years of clinical counseling experience working with both adults and children. She is licensed to practice professional counseling in South Carolina and as a mental health counselor in Florida, with her credentials recorded under SC LPC 6190 and FL LMHC MH24020.

Her clinical work covers concerns such as depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, adjustment difficulties, anger, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and trauma. She has worked with diverse populations across multiple settings, including nonprofit organizations, schools, correctional facilities, and private practice, providing both in-person and telehealth services.

Hudson’s therapeutic style emphasizes empathy, a sense of humor, and a person-centered approach that meets clients where they are. She offers a non-stigmatizing and confidential environment and uses evidence-based methods tailored to each individual. Her clinical toolkit includes trauma-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, which she applies based on each client’s unique needs.

She recently became licensed as a mental health counselor in Florida and continues to pursue ongoing training and experience to better support her clients. If someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, or ready to make a change, Hudson encourages taking that next step. She is prepared to listen with an open mind and to provide genuine, compassionate support on the path toward improved mental health.