- Goal-focused
- Thoughts and habits
- Action oriented
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience offering individual therapy. She began providing one-on-one counseling in 2014 and works with people facing common concerns such as depression and anxiety. Her approach focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to feel steadier in daily life.
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University. Lakesha is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. That mix of education and licensure informs her work and guides clinical decisions.
In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and habits affect mood and behavior. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find motivation for change. Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered methods also shape conversations about identity, values, and strengths.
Clients come for help with parenting challenges, stress, relationship problems, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and other life changes. Lakesha aims to make sessions concrete and usable, focusing on small, realistic steps rather than long, abstract plans.
Her tone is direct and supportive. She works alongside people to set goals, try new strategies, and track progress over time. Prospective clients in Texas can learn more by using the site’s Start Therapy process to connect and schedule a first appointment.
She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University. Lakesha is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. That mix of education and licensure informs her work and guides clinical decisions.
In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and habits affect mood and behavior. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find motivation for change. Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered methods also shape conversations about identity, values, and strengths.
Clients come for help with parenting challenges, stress, relationship problems, grief, addiction concerns, ADHD, and other life changes. Lakesha aims to make sessions concrete and usable, focusing on small, realistic steps rather than long, abstract plans.
Her tone is direct and supportive. She works alongside people to set goals, try new strategies, and track progress over time. Prospective clients in Texas can learn more by using the site’s Start Therapy process to connect and schedule a first appointment.
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 translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own goals. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story and clarify values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationships.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest strategies to try. It is common to combine elements from different approaches to match the client’s needs and to adjust plans as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quieter setting or during a work break. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and goal tracking effectively in remote sessions, helping clients practice new habits between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lakesha commonly address?
She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions emphasize concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
What background does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has provided individual therapy since 2014 and uses several talk therapy approaches to help people reach goals and manage symptoms.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her listed location is Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.