- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About LaKeesha
Dr. LaKeesha Woods is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She also helps people dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and addiction concerns.
Her style draws on client-centered methods that focus on the person’s experience. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice unhelpful thinking and choose practical changes. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear goals and build on what is already working.
In sessions she talks through strengths and resources and helps clients name small, achievable steps. She uses concrete tools to manage mood shifts, reduce reactive responses, and improve day-to-day coping. Work can include practice between meetings and checking which strategies are realistic for everyday life.
Dr. Woods pays attention to how culture and identity affect stress and relationships. She addresses issues like prejudice, family problems, and guilt in ways that respect each person’s background. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, meant to produce clearer choices and steadier progress.
People seeking help for workplace frustration, simmering resentment, or repeated angry outbursts will find practical strategies for noticing triggers and responding differently. The focus is on manageable steps rather than quick fixes, with attention to longer-term mood and life goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist emphasizes understanding your perspective and helping you clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with practical exercises. Online work often includes identifying thinking patterns, trying small behavior changes between meetings, and reviewing what helped.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution-Focused techniques fit best. That decision is based on goals, how you prefer to work, and the problems you want to address.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full appointment feels like too much. They also let people practice new responses in their everyday routines and then discuss what worked in the next meeting.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family challenges, trauma, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
Which therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help with thinking patterns, motivation, and goal setting.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of experience working in clinical settings and consulting in the private sector.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that jurisdiction.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.