Lakesha Lingard

Lakesha Lingard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage strong emotions, recover after trauma, and improve relationships. Her manner is warm and direct so people know what to expect in a session.

She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. That mix helps with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and parenting stress. Sessions aim to build skills for day-to-day coping and clearer communication with others.

Lakesha emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation. She listens for what matters most to each person, then offers tools and small experiments to try between sessions. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats concerns with respect and sensitivity.

Her background includes a decade of clinical practice supporting people after emotional and physical trauma, as well as those facing career, intimacy, and family-of-origin struggles. She also works with issues such as ADHD, codependency, and compassion fatigue.

If someone is ready to change, Lakesha helps set realistic goals and an individualized plan. The work is collaborative - she guides, teaches skills, and adjusts the approach as progress is made.

Online approaches that match your needs

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match those values. It supports work on anxiety, depression, and feelings of emptiness by focusing on meaningful steps rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, anger, and mood problems by testing thoughts and building healthier routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense anger, self-soothing, or relationship reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the approach based on what feels helpful. Clients have a role in choosing what to try and reporting what works.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about practical needs like session length, scheduling, and whether video or phone best supports each person’s goals.