Dr. LaKeesha Woods

Dr. LaKeesha Woods is a Psychologist based in Maryland with 13 years of experience. She brings a client-centered style that focuses on listening first and building trust. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people manage strong emotions and everyday problems.

She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and life transitions. Dr. Woods also addresses addictions, family problems, parenting concerns, and career questions. She pays attention to how cultural background and experiences shape each person’s life and choices.

In sessions she combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she will listen deeply, help you spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and support small steps that lead to change. Together clients set goals and practice tools that fit their daily routines.

Her background includes counseling and consulting across clinical and private-sector settings. This range informs a practical, real-world focus in therapy. Dr. Woods aims to help people clarify values, rebuild confidence, and find manageable ways to cope.

People who choose her often want a steady, respectful partner as they work through painful events, relationship strain, or transitions. She emphasizes collaboration, concrete strategies, and attention to each person’s cultural context.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns. It helps when someone needs an empathetic space to talk through feelings and to identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce distress and shift unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, day-to-day routines, and preferences, then recommend methods that fit those needs. Decisions about pace, tools, and which strategies to try are made collaboratively so the plan matches your life.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in from different locations when needed. It also allows for shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions depending on what works best for your routine.