Lakesha Stidum, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
CBT for anger

About Lakesha

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of post-graduate experience. She began providing individual therapy in 2014 and practices in Texas. Lakesha works with common concerns such as depression and anxiety, and also lists anger, parenting, addictions, and relationship issues among her focus areas.

She uses practical, goal-focused strategies in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. Lakesha also draws on client-centered and narrative approaches when those fit a person's needs.

Sessions tend to focus on clear problem-solving and skill building. People can expect to talk through what triggers their anger, test out different responses, and set small behavior goals. Lakesha aims to make plans that fit ordinary life so changes can stick.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She is licensed to practice as an LCSW in Texas, California, and Arkansas. That range of licensure reflects clinical work across state lines earlier in her career.

She often helps people address issues that overlap, such as stress, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and ADHD. Sessions can include skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and motivational techniques when useful. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site’s process to view current session options and schedule a first meeting.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own goals. It helps when someone needs to clarify values, talk through frustration, or rebuild trust in their choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is used to identify triggers for anger or anxiety and to practice new responses through small, testable steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short skill-based exercises from DBT can be useful for stress, anger, and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the work.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use audio-only or video formats depending on their comfort and bandwidth. Ask about the specific session arrangements during the booking process to find what fits your schedule and routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Arkansas, Texas, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with depression and anxiety and lists anger, parenting, addictions, relationships, trauma, grief, ADHD and related concerns.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She uses goal-focused, practical strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people make changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has provided individual therapy since 2014, which equals eight years of experience in practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Texas with licensure also in California and Arkansas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she see clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.