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Batesville, MS 38606
Seeing Beyond, Healing Within." As your therapist, I will begin by meeting you where you are emotionally, mentally, physically, and in most cases spiritually. Each session will began with your knowledge of self which includes thoughts, feelings, and actions, encourage understanding of triggers ( underlying issues or self awareness), goals that are obtainable for lasting effects, and continuation of self improvement with methods illustrated in sessions. It is very important to understand that each client recognize the importance of self worth and understanding that the mind is a powerful tool that needs care, then healing can began.
I will offer person centered therapy, education of behaviors, encourage negative thought stopping techniques with CBT ( change negative thoughts), DBT ( encourage mindfulness and awareness), and coping skills which will increase the need for internal and external change.
Let's do the work together so you do not have to feel alone. I offer understanding and respect for each individual that attend my sessions.
Call or Lakendria Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (662) 505-4805

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Batesville, MS 38606

(662) 505-4805

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Shaw, MS 38773

My website
I currently offer telehealth. I'm available on most evenings and weekends.
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (662) 505-4805
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Batesville, MS 38606

(662) 505-4805

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Shaw, MS 38773

My website
I currently offer telehealth. I'm available on most evenings and weekends.
$100 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (662) 505-4805
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Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (662) 505-4805

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Mississippi / 2652 Lakendria Smith
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Attended Grand Canyon University, Masters, Graduated 2015
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I have over 16 years of experience helping preteen/teen, adults, and families in crisis. I'm licensed in MS and hold additional certification in trauma informed therapy and childhood disorders.
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (662) 505-4805
"
I have over 16 years of experience helping preteen/teen, adults, and families in crisis. I'm licensed in MS and hold additional certification in trauma informed therapy and childhood disorders.
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Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (662) 505-4805

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (662) 505-4805
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Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (662) 505-4805

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Strength-Based
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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (662) 505-4805
"
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (662) 505-4805

Location

Primary Location

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Batesville, MS 38606

(662) 505-4805

Additional Location

L & P Visual Counseling Services

Shaw, MS 38773

(662) 505-4805

Nearby Areas

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I currently offer telehealth. I'm available on most evenings and weekends.
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (662) 505-4805
"
I currently offer telehealth. I'm available on most evenings and weekends.
Photo of Lakendria Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Lakendria Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (662) 505-4805