Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience offering individual therapy. She started providing one-on-one care in 2014 and draws on practical tools to help people manage depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other collaborative methods to set clear goals and work toward them step by step. Sessions focus on concrete skills and small changes that add up over time. Conversations are grounded and outcome-focused, with attention to what feels achievable for each person.
Lakesha earned a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her training and background inform a practical approach to everyday problems.
Clients often bring concerns such as self esteem, parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, trauma, mood disorders, addictions, and work-related pressure. She also addresses related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and coping with illness or loss.
In sessions Lakesha blends talk and active coaching. She helps people recognize unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and review what works. The focus is on building skills that fit into daily life and on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals and values at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what matters to the client, and adjusts guidance to match each person’s pace. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a clear space to figure things out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and self esteem work because it produces clear exercises clients can practice between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses focused questions and reflective listening to build commitment to goals like reducing substance use, improving routines, or making relationship shifts. It pairs well with skill-based methods when someone wants step-by-step progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lakesha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful so the plan stays practical and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use different tools from conversation-based sessions, such as worksheets and home practice, to support steady progress.
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
She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, self esteem, parenting stress, trauma, grief, addictions, and relationship challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on short-term goals and skill development. Sessions combine problem-solving with reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been providing individual therapy since 2014, giving her eight years of clinical experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas. Her education includes degrees from Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas Little Rock.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
