Intisar Hussein, MSW, LICSW, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and the Founder of Lakes Counseling Services (LCS)—a community-based mental health agency rooted in serving Minnesota’s diverse and immigrant populations. With more than a decade of experience in clinical practice, program leadership, and community engagement, Intisar has established herself as a leading voice in culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health care.
Her work centers on resilience-based approaches that honor culture, family systems, and community connection. Drawing from her East African heritage and extensive professional experience, she advocates for mental health models that integrate cultural narratives, community wisdom, and evidence-based interventions.
As a clinician, educator, and speaker, Intisar trains and mentors social workers and behavioral health professionals on topics including immigrant and refugee mental health, intergenerational trauma, cultural humility, and equity in care systems. She is a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences, empowering practitioners to bridge systemic gaps and promote healing that reflects dignity, belonging, and resilience.