Team Member
Lakettra Priestly
Mentor
LaKettra Priestly is a licensed clinical social worker, owner, and operator of Hope Family Guidance PLLC. Hope Family Guidance PLLC is an individual therapy practice providing psychotherapy and case management services to individuals and families. LaKettra founded the practice on the social work premise of meeting individuals where they are and supporting them in making life changes to improve their overall mental health and well being.
LaKettra has also worked in various settings in the mental health field including serving as a unit therapist, unit manager, and treatment director for residential programs in central Texas. LaKettra has had the pleasure of working as an adjunct faculty member at Texas State University in the Social
Work Department and takes pride in offering guidance and support to new and upcoming social workers. She has worked as a social work supervisor and is currently licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners to provide the necessary supervision for future clinicians to obtain licensure.
LaKettra believes her greatest accomplishment in life is learning to live in the moment. She was diagnosed at an early age with a rare condition that has had a significant impact on her ability to function daily without physical pain. She has endured many surgeries, medical procedures, medication side effects and most recently in 2018 she had open heart surgery. She is proud that she has not allowed physical health to take away from her ability to accomplish victories in life and uses this as her fuel to continue to support others on their life’s journey to peace and happiness.
LaKettra takes great pride in being a wife and mother. She has 3 children, 3 dogs and has been a resident of Kyle for over 15 years. When she is not working in her practice, you will find her somewhere supporting her children. LaKettra is a proud Texas State Alumni, loves football, family, and enjoying every moment of life.
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