- Practical goal work
- CBT and MI
- Life transition support
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience offering individual therapy. She began providing therapy in 2014 and has supported many people working through depression and anxiety. Lakesha holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas Little Rock and a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University. She is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas.
In sessions she uses straightforward, goal-oriented work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for instance, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel unsure where to start.
Lakesha helps people with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness and coping with life changes. She also addresses identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters, and practical problems like career stress or caregiver strain.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, then helps clients set clear steps toward their goals. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes people can practice between meetings.
People who reach out should expect practical tools alongside space to talk about difficult feelings. Lakesha aims to help clients build skills, sharpen coping strategies, and find clearer direction as they navigate life’s challenges.
In sessions she uses straightforward, goal-oriented work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for instance, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make a change but feel unsure where to start.
Lakesha helps people with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, chronic illness and coping with life changes. She also addresses identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters, and practical problems like career stress or caregiver strain.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens, then helps clients set clear steps toward their goals. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes people can practice between meetings.
People who reach out should expect practical tools alongside space to talk about difficult feelings. Lakesha aims to help clients build skills, sharpen coping strategies, and find clearer direction as they navigate life’s challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arkansas, Texas, California
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead while offering empathy and practical feedback. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and set priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. It often includes short exercises and homework to build new habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. DBT techniques can help with anger, mood swings, and intense reactions to stress.
Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques from different methods as appropriate. That collaborative process helps identify which tools feel most useful.
For practical matters, confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows people to use written exercises and in-the-moment coaching during ordinary days, helping skills transfer into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lakesha commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, and related concerns such as grief, addiction, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, and coping with chronic illness or life changes.
What is Lakesha's general approach in therapy?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and practice change between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing individual therapy since 2014, which adds up to eight years of experience working with people facing mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Texas, California, and Arkansas; her profile lists a practice region in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.