Keshia
LMSW
Lakeshia (Keshia) Ginn is a new LCSW Clinical Supervisor with Mindful Life Psychotherapy, PLLC. Keshia is a native South Carolinian however has lived in the Charlotte area since 2005. Keshia has a bachelor's in Psychology from Winthrop University, a Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She is licensed in the states NC, SC, and NY.
Keshia has 20+ years of both direct practice & leadership experience working across all age groups (mental health, substance use, trauma & other co-occurring issues)in a variety of settings including crisis stabilization centers, residential programs, outpatient therapy, and hospital social work.
Keshia currently maintains a small caseload through her private practice working primarily with BIPOC adults experiencing issues related to interpersonal challenges, grief/loss, self-image/identity, anxiety, depression, PTSD & other trauma-related issues. Keshia practices utilizing various approaches to fit the client’s needs which may include, CBT, ACT, DBT, somatic therapy & trauma-informed care.
When she is not engaged in clinical practice, Keshia loves spending time with her niece and four nephews, kickboxing, traveling, reading, public speaking & community service related to mental health awareness & advocacy.
Keshia’s Approach:
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy
Somatic therapy
Trauma informed care
Specialties & Areas of Expertise:
Grief/loss
Self image/identity
Generalized anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Trauma