LaKendra Collier
Resident in Counseling
Woman
Black/African American
LGBTQ+ Ally
Education: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University
License number: 0704019120
Experience: 10 years
Ages served: Children (8 to 12), Teenagers (13 to 17), Adults (18 to 64)
Languages spoken: English
Session style: Tele-therapy (video appointment)
About LaKendra

LaKendra Collier is a Resident in Counseling with 10+ years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families across school-based, community, and correctional settings. With master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Psychology, LaKendra provides trauma-informed, person-centered care, meeting clients where they are and recognizing barriers to quality mental health care. Her approach integrates CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and strength-based interventions to help clients build coping skills, resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change aligned with their personal experiences, needs, values, and goals.

LaKendra's Expertise
Specialties
Blended Families, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Community Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Depression and Anxiety, Family Systems Therapy, Grief and Loss, Parenting Support, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Family Systems Therapy
Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Aetna Better Health
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Humana Healthy Horizons
Sentara Community Plan
United Healthcare Community Plan
Commercial Insurance
Evernorth (Cigna)
Out of Pocket
Cash