Lakesha Stidum, LCSW

Lakesha Stidum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience working with adults. She focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting stress, relationship strain, and addiction-related issues. Lakesha uses practical methods to help people set and reach goals in day-to-day life.

She trained at Arkansas State University for her bachelor's degree and completed a master's degree at the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Lakesha holds LCSW credentials in Texas, California, and Arkansas. Her background includes work with people facing grief, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with major life changes.

In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. That means conversations focus on current patterns, problem solving, and small practical steps you can try between meetings. She often helps people notice how family of origin patterns shape choices now and what to do differently.

People who prefer clear goals and concrete techniques tend to find her approach useful. Sessions typically involve identifying a few priorities, trying new habits, and checking what works. Lakesha also supports work on communication, boundary setting, and managing strong emotions such as anger and shame.

Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working, and adjusts methods as needed so clients can make steady progress toward their aims.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions