Therapist profile
Dr. LaKeesha Woods, Psychologist
Psychologist - Family and parenting focus
Continue with LaKeeshaAbout
- 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, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related issues.
Dr. Woods keeps work straightforward. She focuses on what is creating strain at home and what can be changed next. Sessions look at coping skills, problem solving, and practical steps for day-to-day life. She also addresses substance use concerns and mood conditions when they affect functioning.
Her approach centers on listening and building a collaborative plan. She uses client-centered methods to understand strengths and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps pinpoint patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques support short-term change and clearer goals.
She brings experience from both counseling and consulting roles in the private sector. That background informs a pragmatic style that links therapy work to everyday responsibilities. Cultural background and identity are taken into account when planning care.
People who come to Dr. Woods often want tools they can use between sessions. She helps identify resources, set clear goals, and build small steps toward those goals. International clients may be supported in English, and session logistics are confirmed during the first contacts.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and identifying your strengths. Online sessions using this approach start with your priorities and build a plan around what matters most to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so you can test what changes help. In online sessions CBT often includes practical homework and short tools to use during the week.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you decide whether to emphasize CBT strategies, motivational interviewing to increase readiness for change, or solution-focused steps to move forward quickly.
Session format options are not listed here, so confirm the current online formats before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy home life easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals use these formats to help people practice skills between meetings and to coordinate care around parenting, work, and daily routines.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, and related mood or behavior issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a client-centered style and also uses cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to set goals and tools you can use.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in counseling and consulting roles that included family and parenting challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Can she work with people who are outside the United States?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats she uses.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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.
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