Lakesha Stidum, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Goal focused work

About Lakesha

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience. She works with people who report anxiety and depression and helps them set and reach practical goals. Lakesha uses straightforward methods rather than jargon and aims to make sessions easy to follow.

She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to make changes. Lakesha also uses Client-Centered and Narrative techniques to listen to each person’s story and highlight strengths they already have.

Her background includes 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 and California as well as Arkansas. That mix of training and field experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.

In a typical session Lakesha helps people break down problems into manageable steps. She encourages small, concrete practices to try between meetings and checks progress in later sessions. This approach is aimed at steady improvement rather than quick fixes.

People come to Lakesha for many concerns beyond anxiety and depression, including stress, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, trauma and coping with life changes. She invites prospective clients to review options and choose the next step that feels most practical for them.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can clarify goals and feel understood; it helps when someone needs room to tell their story and identify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings and uses exercises and experiments to test new ways of responding; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client talk together about goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust over time based on what is helpful. That collaborative planning guides which skills and exercises get used in sessions and between meetings.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients choose online work because it can fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to practice skills during the week and bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular format.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping 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 issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace 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

Listed in

Arkansas, Texas, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with anxiety and depression and also addresses stress, parenting, relationship issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, trauma, and other life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions emphasize practical steps and goal-focused work using approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered listening.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience providing individual therapy since 2014.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas; she also holds LCSW credentials for Arkansas and California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.