Lameka Childress

LICSW in Alabama working with trauma and life transitions

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Lameka Childress is an LICSW licensed in Alabama who focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. With four years of clinical experience, she works alongside individuals to rebuild a sense of purpose and strengthen everyday resilience. Her practice emphasizes attention to the emotions that can make change difficult, including guilt, shame, and anger.

Childress centers her work on trauma recovery, loss processing, and pathways toward forgiveness and self-love. She also supports military veterans and caregivers facing sustained stress, offering a space to explore the practical and emotional impacts of those roles. Clients can expect an approach that attends to both immediate needs and longer-term goals tied to meaning and connection.

She aims to meet people where they are and to honor each person's identity and experiences. Those interested in beginning work with Childress will find a clinician who focuses on honest, compassionate engagement while helping to chart steps forward for isolation, life transitions, or rebuilding self-regard.

Location:: Alabama, United States
Years Experience:: 4
Gender:: Female
Languages Spoken:: English
Therapist of Color:: Yes
Communication Options:: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression

Other areas of experience: Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love

Credentials & Verification

Credentials: AL LICSW 4729C
NPI Number: 1396351169
License: LICSW (Alabama)

Remote care options and clinical focus

Childress does not list specific named clinical approaches in this profile. Rather than outlining particular modalities, the description highlights her focus areas, which include depression, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, veteran and armed forces issues, caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love. When approaches are not specified, sessions are typically organized around the client’s goals and the therapist's areas of focus.

Her remote sessions are structured to explore difficult emotions and to identify practical steps forward, whether the work centers on trauma recovery, processing loss, rebuilding self-regard, or addressing caregiver burdens. The collaborative fit often involves setting shared goals, checking progress together, and adapting the work to what feels most useful for each person.

Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow for ongoing contact and flexibility in how the therapeutic process unfolds while addressing the clinician’s documented areas of focus.

How long has Lameka Childress been practicing?

She has four years of clinical experience providing therapy.

What are her professional credentials?

Lameka Childress holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Alabama as AL LICSW 4729C.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Where is she located?

Her practice is based in Alabama.

What ways can I work with her remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.

Does she accept clients outside the United States?

This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to connect with her practice.