Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 5788-C
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 68717
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 127941
- NPI
- 1891107660
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Lakesha supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Practical coping skills
About Lakesha
Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She began providing individual therapy in 2014 and most often works with people managing depression and anxiety. Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change or feeling stuck. Lakesha also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Narrative Therapy when those approaches fit a person’s needs.
In a typical session she will listen, ask practical questions, and help set short-term steps. She aims to make problems manageable by breaking them into concrete tasks. Sessions often address day-to-day stress, relationships, parenting strains, and coping with life transitions.
Her experience covers a broad range of concerns including addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and career-related stress. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
People who prefer straightforward, action-oriented work may find this approach useful. To get started, follow the site’s matching process and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and preferred methods.
BHow sessions work
How Lakesha uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist reflects what you say and supports you in identifying your own goals, which can help with motivation and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is action-oriented and teaches skills to change thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety or depression. It works well for mood, worry, and practical life problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lakesha will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you will pick methods and steps to try, then adjust those choices as needed based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking to know how she runs appointments. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in during a work break, or reduce travel time. It also lets the therapist use CBT exercises and motivational techniques in between sessions through agreed-upon homework and check-ins, so progress continues outside the appointment.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Texas, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, trauma and related concerns. The list also includes parenting, relationships, self-esteem, ADHD, and career issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and skills you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience providing individual therapy, beginning in 2014.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Texas listed here. Her educational background includes degrees from Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas Little Rock.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions run through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the session is provided.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss concerns and goals.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers