LaKesha Thomas, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About LaKesha

LaKesha Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addictions, family tension, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She uses a calm, nonjudgmental approach to talk through stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her style aims to make conversations feel safe and straightforward for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

She holds a Florida LCSW license, and brings five years of professional experience to her work. In sessions she focuses on real problems like blended family issues, caregiver stress, and fatherhood concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses fertility and pregnancy-related worries, HIV and AIDS challenges, veteran and armed forces issues, and traumatic brain injury recovery. Therapy here blends practical tools and emotional support. Techniques include skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and practices that build present-moment awareness.

Emotionally-focused methods are used to improve connection, and motivational interviewing can help with readiness for change. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to set clear, manageable steps and try strategies between meetings.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with the therapist alongside clients as they try new ways of coping. LaKesha works with womenand people dealing with reproductive or caregiver concerns, among other focus areas. She offers help in English and practices from Florida, combining practical problem-solving with warm professional support.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose values-based actions even when feelings are hard. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and making committed changes in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change reactions and behaviors. It is helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to your goals and preferences and recommends techniques that fit your situation. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize ACT, CBT, emotionally-focused strategies, or a mix of methods.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people fit therapy into busy days, follow up between sessions, and choose the way they communicate. The variety of options makes it easier to keep progress moving while juggling family and life demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does LaKesha address?

She works with addictions, family problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, fatherhood issues, fertility and pregnancy matters, HIV/AIDS, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and womens issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is open and nonjudgmental, focused on clear conversation and emotional safety. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with attention to small, usable steps between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. Her experience includes addressing both emotional and practical challenges people bring to therapy.

Where does she practice and what is her license?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. The license is listed as FL LCSW SW19331.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability. The therapist will follow up to plan the first session.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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