- CBT techniques
- ACT methods
- Emotion work
About Lakesha
Lakesha Lingard is a Florida LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and a range of other concerns including ADHD and addiction. Sessions are offered in English and based in Florida.
Her approach mixes practical strategies and listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take action that matters to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inform her work with strong emotions and difficult relationship moments.
In a typical session she helps people identify what feels most urgent, then practices techniques together. That can include thinking exercises, learning coping skills, and working on communication patterns. She avoids labeling and focuses on steps a person can try between sessions.
She has supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse, and with issues like parenting stress, career changes, and substance concerns. Her background as an LMFT informs work on relationship patterns and family of origin issues. Clients can expect straightforward discussion and concrete tools they can use in daily life.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The site uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How Lakesha uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then identify personal values and take committed steps. ACT is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and sleep or eating concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotions behind relationship patterns and can help people improve how they express needs and connect with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a person's goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative choice and can change over time based on how the techniques are working.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They can also let people choose a session style that suits their comfort with video or audio. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and plan sessions that fit the client's routine and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, parenting strain, and related concerns such as ADHD and grief.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an interactive, skills-focused style combining CBT, ACT, EFT and DBT ideas to practice new ways of thinking and relating during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, relationship issues, and mood symptoms.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to people in Florida.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.