- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Warm listening
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of direct practice. She began offering individual therapy in 2014 and draws on practical, goal-focused methods to help people make changes. Her work often centers on symptoms of depression and anxiety and the everyday strains those create.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Lakesha blends these approaches with client-centered listening to match each person's pace.
Lakesha trained at Arkansas State University for her bachelor's degree and completed a master's degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and is licensed to practice in Texas as well as Arkansas and California.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps that fit daily life. Topics she addresses include parenting challenges, relationship problems, stress and anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma and substance-related concerns. She also supports people facing career questions, ADHD, and major life transitions.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Lakesha helps people set short-term goals, track progress, and build skills they can use between sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Lakesha’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities, helping them shape goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more effective coping behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, mood swings, and intense stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend or combine methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote meetings support steady progress while they practice skills between sessions.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lakesha address?
She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, parenting stress, anger, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship problems, career transitions, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and collaborative, focusing on goals and practical skills. She combines listening with concrete steps to help people move forward.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has provided individual therapy since 2014 and has eight years of clinical experience working with depression and anxiety among other concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas, with additional licenses in Arkansas and California; she practices from Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy with Lakesha?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.