Therapist profile
LaKesha Thomas, LCSW
LCSW - Family and mental health support
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- Addictions support
- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive and mindfulness tools
About LaKesha
LaKesha Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. She helps adults who are coping with addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her work also covers family-related concerns and compassion fatigue.
She prefers short, straightforward conversations that identify what is most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and noticing what gets in the way of daily functioning. She draws on methods that encourage present-moment awareness and values-based action.
LaKesha uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and shift them into manageable behaviors. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed, and Emotionally-Focused ideas to pay attention to important relationships. Mindfulness practices are offered as simple, everyday tools to reduce reactivity.
Many people who come to her are juggling caretaking roles, blended-family challenges, fatherhood concerns, pregnancy or postpartum issues, or recovery from traumatic events. She also supports those facing fertility questions, HIV/AIDS related stress, traumatic brain injury recovery, and veteran-related difficulties.
Her approach is direct and collaborative. She asks clear questions and helps set small goals that fit daily life. To begin, she asks people to describe the most urgent issue and one small change they would like to try next.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused ideas invite attention to how emotions affect close relationships and can help clarify what matters between people.Finding the right approach is part of the work. LaKesha collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as the work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Many people choose online options to fit therapy into busy schedules, to have shorter check-ins during a work break, or to avoid travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice mindfulness and behavioral experiments between sessions. Confirm the available session formats and scheduling details when you book so you know how sessions will fit into your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people work through family problems, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns. She also supports caregivers dealing with stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She focuses on clear questions, practical steps, and small goals that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Florida LCSW and has five years of professional experience working with addictions, mood symptoms, and family-related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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