Therapist profile
Lakesha Stidum, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Mood and anger-focused work
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arkansas / 5788-C; LCSW, Texas / 68717; LCSW, California / 127941
- NPI1891107660
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal oriented work
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She began providing individual therapy in 2014 and has worked extensively with people facing depression and anxiety. Lakesha uses practical approaches to help clients set and reach clear goals.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries small changes to shift how they feel and act. Sessions focus on concrete steps more than abstract theory.
Clients come with a range of concerns including parenting, anger, self-esteem, stress, addictions, trauma and grief. Lakesha also supports those dealing with relationship strains, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. The emphasis is on sorting priorities and building skills that fit daily life.
Lakesha trained in Arkansas, earning 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 in Texas, California, and Arkansas and brings that background into practical treatment plans.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set goals, track progress, and adjust strategies when needed. People who want straightforward, skills-based work about anger, stress, or mood often find this approach useful. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. In practice that means the therapist gives space for the client to describe problems, then reflects back priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes to alter mood and reactions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving how someone copes with stress and relationships. DBT skills are practical tools for handling strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lakesha will discuss options and collaborate on which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is tracked and new issues arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches like CBT and DBT skills training in real time, so practice and tracking can happen between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Texas, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including parenting, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal focused. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to see what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has provided individual therapy since 2014.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas; she also holds LCSW credentials in California and Arkansas.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.