Lakesha Stidum, LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience providing individual therapy. She began practicing in 2014 and brings a straightforward, goal-focused style to sessions. Lakesha often helps people who are coping with depression and anxiety and supports those facing life transitions and relationship strain.

She trained at Arkansas State University for her bachelor's degree and completed a master's degree at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Lakesha holds LCSW credentials and is licensed to practice in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her path combines clinical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people strengthen personal motivation for change. Her work includes client-centered and narrative ideas to keep focus on each person’s story and goals.

People come to Lakesha for many concerns including stress, parenting questions, addiction-related issues, grief, trauma and mood concerns such as bipolar and depression. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

Her approach is conversational and action-oriented. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, setting small goals, and practicing skills between meetings. Lakesha aims to help people make manageable changes that fit their everyday lives.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room and on listening closely to what matters most. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through decisions, role stress, or identity questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses simple exercises to try new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and changing day-to-day habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful when strong feelings or relationship conflict make daily life harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for mood, using motivational interviewing to boost readiness, or weaving client-centered conversation and narrative work into sessions.

For practical matters, confirm the session formats before booking so they meet your schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about available scheduling options and how sessions are typically structured so they will fit into everyday life.