Markisha Nance-Lee, LCSW

Biography

Markisha Nance-Lee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and major life transitions. She holds a Master of Arts in Social Work with a clinical concentration from the University of Chicago and has worked across a wide range of settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, outpatient clinics, residential programs, and community mental health centers. Her extensive background allows her to bring both depth and versatility to her clinical work.

Her approach to therapy is patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Markisha frequently utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including a structured 8-week CBT model she has developed, along with Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). She helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also incorporates tools like symptom tracking and structured exercises to support progress and insight.

Markisha believes that meaningful change begins with small, intentional steps and emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, humility, and open communication. She is passionate about empowering clients to take an active role in their mental health.

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Anxiety Disorders Depression Grief & Loss Stress Veterans

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Bicultural / Multicultural People Caribbean Cultures Caucasus Cultures Central African Cultures Central Asian Cultures Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Latin American Cultures

Community & allyship

Single Mothers Veterans Women

Credentials

LCSW

States served

Delaware Illinois Indiana

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Shield of California Cigna GEHA Healthscopes Highmark Delaware Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care New York City Employees Plan