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Lakesha Stidum , LCSW

Therapist in Texas

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About Lakesha

Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas with eight years of professional experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and she combines formal training with practical experience to support clients through life challenges and transitions.

Lakesha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing into her work, and she draws on client-centered principles to create a collaborative treatment environment. These approaches help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, build motivation for change, and develop personalized coping strategies. She has substantial experience supporting people dealing with depression and anxiety and offers care across a wide range of concerns including parenting, anger, self-esteem, stress, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice emphasizes practical skills, goal-setting, and steady progress. Lakesha aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, balancing evidence-based techniques with empathy and respect. She works with adults seeking clearer direction, better coping tools, and stronger connections in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where clients are encouraged to explore their experiences and find their own solutions. This approach helps with self-esteem, identity questions, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges; it emphasizes practical strategies and skill-building. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their motivation for change - it is often useful for addictions, behavior change, and stages of readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lakesha will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps ensure therapy stays focused and meaningful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lakesha Stidum have?

Lakesha Stidum has eight years of experience.

Is Lakesha Stidum a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are TX LCSW 68717 and CA LCSW 127941.

In which languages does Lakesha Stidum provide therapy?

English

Where is Lakesha Stidum located?

Texas

How can I work with Lakesha Stidum as my therapist?

You can work with Lakesha Stidum through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lakesha Stidum work with international clients?

Lakesha Stidum does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lakesha Stidum cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping 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 issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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

Licensed

Arkansas, Texas, California

Languages

English

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