- Practical skills
- Goal oriented
- Compassionate support
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of practice. She began providing individual therapy in 2014 and brings steady, goal-focused care to people feeling overwhelmed by life changes.
She works in Texas and holds LCSW credentials. Lakesha draws on clear, direct approaches that help clients identify steps they can take right away. Sessions emphasize practical strategies and honest conversation rather than jargon.
Many people come to her for help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. She also supports clients facing parenting challenges, grief, addiction issues, and attention-related struggles. Lakesha includes concerns such as coping with natural or human-caused disaster among the issues she addresses.
Her approach mixes Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means clients set goals, talk through obstacles, and learn concrete skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Lakesha earned a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. She invites people ready to take practical steps toward healthier days to begin the process.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Lakesha commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, collaboration, and meeting each person where they are; it helps people talk through feelings and explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lakesha will work with each person to set goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust strategies based on what helps. The emphasis is on finding what fits the client's needs and preferences rather than following one fixed method.
The therapist profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also allow more flexible scheduling and steady contact during periods of transition or stress.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arkansas, Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lakesha address?
She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns, along with parenting, addiction, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes and disasters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses straightforward, goal-focused work that combines talk with practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has been providing individual therapy since 2014, giving her eight years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas. She also holds LCSW credentials in California and Arkansas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.