Lakesha Stidum

Lakesha Stidum is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of clinical practice. She began offering one-on-one therapy in 2014 and supports people who are navigating depression, anxiety, and common life stresses. Lakesha uses practical, goal-focused methods so sessions stay focused and useful.

She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University. Lakesha is licensed as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. That background informs how she plans treatment and sets collaborative goals with each person.

In session she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify unhelpful thoughts and build clearer steps toward change. She also uses Client-Centered and Narrative approaches when clients want to explore meaning or personal story. Lakesha adapts methods to fit what a person needs in the moment.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including anger, parenting stress, addictions, grief, relationship trouble, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, and career transitions. She aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on concrete progress.

Lakesha typically works with practical goals and measurable steps. She encourages people to bring real-life problems and specific changes they want to make. Sessions move at the client’s pace and prioritize usable strategies for everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client's pace, helping people feel heard and shaping goals from their priorities. This approach is useful for topics like self-esteem, grief, and relationship stress where a person’s story matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, anger patterns, and coping with life transitions because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, needs, and preferences. This means the plan can change as progress and new issues appear.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and session length to find a setup that fits daily life.