About

Meet LaKeesha Brown, MS, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor & Founder of REAL, LLC

Founder of REAL, LLC — therapist and doula in Milwaukee, WI

LaKeesha is a licensed therapist, infant mental health specialist, and doula based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship — and that the earliest experiences of our lives shape everything that follows.

LaKeesha founded REAL, LLC dedicated to creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, supported, and comfortable being themselves. Her approach to therapy is warm, relatable, and down-to-earth while still providing the structure, clinical support, and accountability needed to create meaningful change.  Whether she is sitting with a child working through big emotions, supporting a new parent in the tender postpartum season, or consulting with an early childhood program, I bring the same steady, compassionate presence to every encounter.

LaKeesha is deeply committed to serving children, families, and communities that have historically been underserved — and to making high-quality mental health support accessible, affirming, and real. In addition to individual therapy, LaKeesha provides infant and early childhood mental health consultation, and REAL, LLC is a services provider for Wisconsin's Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) program.

Credentials & Training

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

State of Wisconsin

Infant Mental Health (IMH-E)

Wisconsin Association for Infant Mental Health

Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula

DONA International

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Certified Practitioner

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Evidence-based relational intervention

Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduate-level clinical training

My Approach

Every aspect of how I work flows from a few core beliefs.

Relationship is the foundation

Healing doesn't happen in isolation. Whether I'm working with a child, a parent, or an organization, I prioritize building a relationship rooted in trust, safety, and genuine care.

Every story deserves to be honored

I approach each person with deep respect for their lived experience, cultural identity, and the unique strengths they bring. There is no one-size-fits-all path to healing.

Early experiences matter profoundly

The first years of life — and the relationships formed within them — lay the groundwork for lifelong wellbeing. I am passionate about supporting children and families at this critical window.

Evidence and heart belong together

I draw on the best available research and clinical frameworks while never losing sight of the human being in front of me. Good therapy is both rigorous and deeply personal.

Ready to take the first step?

I'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's find the right path forward together.