Lakesha Stidum , LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She began providing individual therapy in 2014 and helps people tackle everyday concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges around parenting and relationships.

She draws on straightforward, practical methods to set goals and track progress. Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings. Lakesha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and related approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build healthier habits.

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 licensure in Texas and California, which informs how she practices in the region.

In sessions Lakesha aims for a warm and direct style. She talks through immediate problems and helps people identify workable strategies. Topics she often addresses include self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, addictions, ADHD, and issues that affect intimacy and communication.

Clients who prefer a collaborative, goal-focused approach may find her practical pacing helpful. She combines reflective listening with concrete tools like behavior changes and problem-solving steps. For those juggling busy lives, the focus is on realistic shifts that fit day-to-day routines.

Approaches That Work Remotely and In Plain Terms

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s needs. The therapist offers empathy and supports the client in setting their own goals, which helps when people want a collaborative space to talk through feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to build coping skills that fit everyday life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for regulating emotion and improving relationships. It includes techniques for managing strong feelings and handling conflict, which can help with anger, stress, and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest techniques to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer writing, want ongoing brief support, or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between sessions.