New to Grow
Lakiesha Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin and known affectionately as America's #1 Mental Wellness AmbassadorTM. Lakiesha has been seen on CBS, NBC, Huffington Post, Forbes, and a host of other great media outlets. Lakiesha has been the weekly guest expert on Spectrum Cable News 1 Wisconsin’s Mental Health Mondays Series, where she's provided weekly tips and techniques to help individuals practice good mental wellness. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade and has primarily done work with women, children, and families, working on issues of trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, and a host of other mental health concerns. Lakiesha believes that for individuals to evolve into their best selves, they need to be physically, spiritually, and mentally healthy. Lakiesha is trained in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which allows her to help parents be able to parent with purpose and intention. Lakiesha received her formal training from Mount Mary University, receiving a Master of Science in Community Counseling.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a calm, judgment-free space to share at your pace. We’ll explore what brought you here, your history, and your goals. I’ll ask thoughtful questions and help you find clarity and direction, so you leave feeling supported and confident that you’re not alone in this journey.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My communication style is warm, grounded, compassionate, and real. I listen deeply and offer gentle but honest guidance when needed. Clients often tell me I’m relatable, calming, and easy to open up to. I create a space that feels safe, culturally affirming, and supportive—where your voice, story, and lived experiences are honored.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Stress rising? Emotional overwhelm on overload? I specialize in maternal mental health, supporting women, children, and teens through challenges and identity shifts to help you feel seen and supported with practical tools for coping, effective communication, and healing so you can thrive at home, work, and within yourself.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Lakiesha integrates a person-centered orientation and systems approach in her work with clients, particularly in the context of trauma. Her approach emphasizes creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space for clients to heal while acknowledging the broader systems that influence their lives and experiences.