Lakesha Stidum, LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has provided individual therapy since 2014. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify goals and develop practical skills for change. Her clinical experience has largely focused on supporting people who experience depression and anxiety, and she works to create a collaborative, goal-oriented process tailored to each person’s needs.

Stidum earned a bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She is currently licensed to practice in Arkansas, California, and Texas. With a background that combines evidence-informed techniques and a client-centered stance, she aims to help clients build coping strategies, improve relationships, and manage life transitions. Lakesha Stidum welcomes inquiries from prospective clients and looks forward to discussing how she might support their therapeutic goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive therapeutic relationship; it focuses on listening, empathy, and helping clients find their own solutions, which can be especially useful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it offers structured tools and exercises to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping with stress and mood challenges.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used for addictions, behavior change, and commitment to treatment plans.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lakesha Stidum works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from a convenient location.