- Goal focused
- Practical tools
- Collaborative care
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience in individual therapy. She began practicing in 2014 and focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Lakesha uses practical talk and goal-focused steps to help people make changes that feel doable.
She earned 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 and California, and brings experience working with a wide range of concerns including stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and codependency.
In sessions she often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and then set clear, achievable goals they feel ready to work on. She also draws on Client-Centered and Narrative approaches when a person needs space to tell their story and make sense of what happened.
People typically come to Lakesha for support with relationships, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping after loss or trauma. She uses simple tools and practical examples so skills can be used between sessions.
Lakesha describes therapy as a collaborative process. She aims to meet each person where they are, listen without judgment, and work toward changes that fit their life and values.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, giving people space to tell their story and find their own solutions. It is often helpful when someone needs empathy and time to make sense of difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and goal oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for handling strong emotions and improving communication and distress tolerance. It can be helpful for people who need tools to manage intense reactions and improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people keep appointments around work or family schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote appointments, and Lakesha will help decide what will fit best for each person.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arkansas, Texas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, codependency, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, using practical steps and clear goals while also allowing space to tell one’s story.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has been providing individual therapy since 2014 and has eight years of clinical experience working with depression and anxiety among other concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and California, and practices from a Texas location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.