- Practical CBT methods
- Motivational support
- Client-centered care
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience offering individual therapy. She began practicing in 2014 and has supported many people coping with depression and anxiety. Lakesha uses clear, goal-focused work to help clients make concrete changes in daily life.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Lakesha is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her background includes work with common concerns such as stress, self-esteem, and grief.
In sessions she draws on methods that help people examine thoughts and try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical alternatives. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits but feel unsure where to start.
Lakesha also uses client-centered and narrative approaches to center each person’s story and goals. She aims for a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide the work. Conversations focus on what is most useful in day-to-day life.
People turn to her for a mix of practical skill-building and reflective conversation. She works with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and career transitions. Lakesha welcomes questions about how her way of working might fit a particular situation.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Lakesha is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her background includes work with common concerns such as stress, self-esteem, and grief.
In sessions she draws on methods that help people examine thoughts and try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical alternatives. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits but feel unsure where to start.
Lakesha also uses client-centered and narrative approaches to center each person’s story and goals. She aims for a collaborative process where the client’s priorities guide the work. Conversations focus on what is most useful in day-to-day life.
People turn to her for a mix of practical skill-building and reflective conversation. She works with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and career transitions. Lakesha welcomes questions about how her way of working might fit a particular situation.
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 therapy approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on putting the client's concerns and goals at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps the person shape their own path forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small, concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lakesha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That may mean mixing practical CBT exercises with client-centered conversations and motivational work to support change.
Confirm the current session formats with the therapist before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use a therapist’s skills from a location that works for them. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote sessions when both parties agree on goals and logistics.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lakesha commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, career changes, and trauma-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends practical skill-building and reflective conversation, focusing on goals and everyday steps that help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing individual therapy since 2014, which amounts to eight years of professional experience working with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas, California, and Arkansas and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.