Therapist profile
Lakia Belle, LPC
Connecticut
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
Continue with LakiaKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Connecticut / 46.002112
- NPI1316218969
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- Anger management support
- Parenting assistance
- Stress and anxiety
About Lakia
Lakia Belle is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and anger. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage feelings and respond differently in tense moments.
She supports people dealing with relationship upheaval such as divorce, infidelity, abandonment, and codependency. She also helps with family-origin issues, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from disasters. Her background includes work with post-traumatic stress and phobias as well as life transitions like midlife change and questions about purpose.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns. Conversations often include learning new coping skills, practicing different reactions to triggers, and improving communication with loved ones. She incorporates spiritual and biblical perspectives when clients want that discussed.
Her work pays attention to practical daily changes that reduce reactivity and build steadier responses. That can mean short skill drills, reframing stressful thoughts, and planning for difficult encounters. She also offers parenting support focused on managing discipline, setting limits, and reducing household tension.
People who come for anger concerns often leave with clearer ways to notice escalation and to slow down before reacting. Her approach ties symptom reduction to real-life routines so coping feels usable, not abstract.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
She works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches strategies for noticing triggers, slowing physiological arousal, and choosing a different response. That kind of work helps with anger, impulsivity, and stress by turning abstract ideas into short, practical exercises.Another helpful strand is trauma-informed methods that address reactions linked to past events. These approaches help people understand why they react strongly and give specific ways to reduce flashbacks or intense emotional responses. When spiritual or biblical perspectives are requested, those themes can be integrated into conversation and homework in ways that fit the client's values.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist work together to find the best fit rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can be useful for brief updates or when a quieter setup is needed.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and anger, plus related issues like abandonment, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with practical exercises, skill practice, and discussion of real-life situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in clinical counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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