PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

IB Portrait of Ikesha Brown
Online therapist

Ikesha Brown

Compassionate counselor for practical family solutions

Book with Ikesha
Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ikesha

Ikesha Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with ten years of experience. She presents herself as a calm and steady guide for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges. Her work often involves helping clients untangle immediate problems so they can take practical next steps.

She takes a straightforward, person-centered approach. Sessions focus on what the client needs now, using clear tools and strategies rather than jargon.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on solution-focused methods to set short-term goals. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to help manage strong emotions and reduce anxiety symptoms. Motivational interviewing elements are used when clients want help clarifying values and building motivation for change.

These methods are adapted to fit each person’s situation and priorities. Ikesha pays attention to family and parenting concerns and to how relationships affect day-to-day life. She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, addictions, issues around intimacy, and workplace or identity-related stress.

Her style is collaborative and practical, aimed at helping clients make steady progress. New clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and workable steps to try between sessions. She focuses on building skills that help in real life and on adjusting plans as people learn what works best for them.

How Ikesha’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. Online sessions keep that same emphasis by centering the conversation on the client's goals and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it adapts well to video work and written exercises between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm anxiety, and these practices can be guided over video or in short written prompts for between-session practice.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about which methods seem likely to fit their needs and try different techniques when appropriate. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what the client prefers.

Online formats offer practical flexibility for busy families and people with full schedules. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins and skill practice. Together these options make it easier to use therapy consistently and to apply new skills to everyday family and life situations.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ikesha address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. Other areas include addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to help clients reach short-term goals.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working with a range of mental health challenges and family conflict. Her work has included supporting people with trauma, bipolar and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices from Michigan. Her license details include MI LPC 6401017886.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide different ways to connect based on need.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Ikesha

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point
Book with Ikesha