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LaKesha Thomas, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family issues
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and motivation
- Mindfulness and ACT
About LaKesha
LaKesha Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with five years of professional experience. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and changes in family life. She also focuses on issues such as self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and parenting concerns like fatherhood and blended family dynamics.
LaKesha uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She works with clients to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different ways of responding. Conversations include practical tools and short exercises to test what actually helps day to day. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness approaches as part of this work.
Her approach keeps things straightforward. Sessions look at specific problems and the steps someone can take between meetings. She pays attention to how stress, caregiving, fertility or health issues like HIV/AIDS can affect mood and behavior. Trauma-related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury are also part of her focus.
LaKesha supports people dealing with pregnancy and childbirth transitions, family problems, and veteran or armed forces related issues. She will discuss practical strategies for coping and restoring routines after a major life change. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and planning small experiments.
Work begins by identifying a few clear goals. From there she and the client try concrete steps and track what changes. The process is collaborative and organized to help people gain clearer choices and more manageable daily patterns.
How cognitive and acceptance approaches are used in online sessions
CBT is focused on noticing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then testing new responses. It involves short exercises and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety or shift mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and try small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so a person can explore their own solutions and priorities.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try one or two methods, and adjust based on what helps. That means sessions may combine techniques from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness depending on the problem being addressed and the client’s preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by avoiding travel and by allowing short check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions immediately in their daily routines, such as grounding exercises, brief behavioral experiments, or communication practice.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, and family conflicts. Additional focuses include self-esteem, compassion fatigue, fertility and pregnancy related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She uses brief exercises and behavioral experiments to test what helps between sessions.
What is her level of experience?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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