Lakesha Stidum , LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been providing individual therapy since 2014. She works with evidence-based methods, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients define and reach personal goals.

Her practice has largely focused on supporting people experiencing depression and anxiety, and she approaches each case with practical tools and collaborative planning. Lakesha earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock, and she holds professional licenses in Arkansas, California, and Texas.

Throughout her work she emphasizes clear goals and strategies tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on her training as an LCSW to combine clinical skills with a client-focused stance. Lakesha brings a steady, goal-oriented approach to sessions and partners with clients to identify steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lakesha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond to structured, skill-based work.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative way of working that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen their motivation for change. This approach is useful for issues like addiction, behavioral change, and building commitment to new habits.

Lakesha incorporates Client-Centered principles by listening carefully and shaping sessions around each person’s perspective and priorities. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - she works together with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy with Lakesha is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access regular support, continue work between sessions, and choose the format that best suits their life.