Lakesha Stidum

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience providing individual therapy. She began practicing in 2014 and has focused much of her work on people managing depression and anxiety. Her approach centers on helping clients set clear goals and make small, practical changes that fit into daily life.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Lakesha holds LCSW licenses in Texas, California, and Arkansas, and she practices from Texas. She speaks English.

In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior and try different responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support clients who want to make changes but feel stuck. Lakesha draws on Client-Centered principles too, focusing on the person in front of her and their priorities.

Parents and caregivers will find a direct, practical style. Lakesha helps people break down big problems into manageable steps. She offers straightforward coping tools for stress, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

People who want a collaborative plan and concrete next steps tend to do well with her. She encourages small experiments between sessions, then reviews what worked and adjusts the plan. Lakesha aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Lakesha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside Client-Centered practice. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or lift mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and builds momentum when someone feels stuck. Client-Centered approaches prioritize the person’s concerns and goals, letting the therapist follow what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lakesha will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. She treats the process as a collaboration, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.

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 week and to check in during transitions or career demands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let someone avoid travel time on a workday. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and communication preferences so sessions match your needs.