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Lekeisha Newbold

Therapist · Michigan

Lekeisha Newbold, LPC

Hopeful, practical counseling for everyday challenges

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  • Strengths focused
  • Christian perspective
  • Practical tools

About Lekeisha

Lekeisha Newbold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting concerns, ADHD, and recovery after trauma. She presents a calm, supportive presence and aims to make starting therapy feel less overwhelming. Her style is direct and compassionate, focused on practical steps you can try between sessions.

She takes a holistic, strength-based view that looks at emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs together. Sessions focus on identifying existing strengths and small changes that build resilience over time. That can mean practicing new ways to cope with strong feelings, improving communication at home, or setting boundaries that protect daily energy.

Her background includes five years as a mental health clinician licensed in Michigan. Two of those years were spent as a home-based clinician working with children who had severe emotional disturbances and their caregivers. She also brings over ten years of experience supporting women through prenatal and postnatal transitions.

Lekeisha offers therapy from a Christian perspective when clients prefer that approach, and she also provides strictly clinical counseling. She works with individuals to create an open, nonjudgmental space for talking through fears and goals. Many clients find her practical focus helpful for everyday problems like parenting stress, life changes, chronic health challenges, and managing symptoms of ADHD.

Therapy with her emphasizes collaboration and clear steps. She helps people set realistic goals and track progress, using approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Lekeisha Uses Practical Approaches Online

Lekeisha often draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the client's own goals and values. That approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide what matters most to them and how to move forward.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers short, practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. This can be useful for stress, depression, ADHD challenges, and coping with chronic illness.

Finding the right approach is treated as a team effort. Lekeisha will discuss which methods feel like the best fit based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to what the client can manage.

Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone keep regular momentum between in-person visits if that helps them meet their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lekeisha address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes, among other related concerns.

How would she describe her approach in sessions?

Lekeisha uses a holistic, strength-based approach and leans on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to help clients move forward.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

She has five years as a licensed mental health clinician in Michigan, including two years as a home-based clinician and more than ten years supporting women through prenatal and postnatal transitions.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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