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Lakisha Shears, Licensed Provider in Maryland

Lakisha Shears

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

8+ years

Lakisha has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Morgan State University.

Available virtually|MD
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQIA+
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Exploratory
Candid
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Lakisha!

I'm a Black therapist committed to helping you heal without shrinking who you are. I hold space for folks navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and everyday stress, especially those who've felt overlooked or misunderstood. In my practice, we keep it real, culturally rooted, and focused on building the peace you don't have to perform for.

My focus

I work best with folks carrying a lot—unspoken trauma, anxiety that won't quit, depressive emotions, relationship struggles, or just the weight of showing up in a world that doesn't always see you. I support minors and adults navigating life transitions, burnout, identity shifts, or deep emotional wounds.

My approach

My approach is real, relational, and rooted in both clinical expertise and cultural understanding. I meet you where you are—with no judgment and no pressure to be anything but yourself. I blend evidence-based practices with a down-to-earth, person-centered style. I use talk therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused work, and humor when needed.

Expertise

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals
BIPOC
Educators
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Gay
LGBTQIA+
Military/Veterans
Non-Binary
Police/Fire/First Responders
Racial Justice
Sex Worker
Single Mother
Transgender
+ 13 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Minors
  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem
  • Arlo

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Morgan State University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
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