LaKesha Thomas

LCSW

Florida

Supportive LCSW focused on motivation and change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Florida / SW19331

NPI

1902420367

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addictions and stress
   • Family and relationships
   • Motivation focused care

   About LaKesha

   LaKesha Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who helps people facing addictions, family conflict, low self-esteem, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. She uses straightforward, supportive conversations to help people find practical next steps. LaKesha aims to make the first call or message feel less overwhelming for someone taking that step.

   She brings five years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space. In that space clients can talk through what is most pressing and try small changes between meetings. She emphasizes listening first, then working together to set achievable goals.

   Her clinical approaches include Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to help with motivation, shift unhelpful thinking, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional connection to personal values.

   LaKesha is based in Florida and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English. She encourages people to bring their real-life concerns, practical questions, and hopes for change to the conversation.

   She asks that prospective clients use the Start Therapy process on the site to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost may vary with location and therapist availability.

2. Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change. It uses conversational questions and reflections to build motivation and set small, achievable goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that align with personal values. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s experience, with the therapist offering empathic listening and gentle guidance to help people clarify their priorities.
   
   Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. That may involve trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
   
   Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering ways to meet that match a person’s comfort with video or phone. Ask about current session options when you start the matching process so scheduling can be set up to match daily routines and goals.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesHIV / AIDSVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does LaKesha address?

   She helps people 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 concerns, fertility, pregnancy and childbirth, HIV/AIDS, veteran issues, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   She aims for an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can share thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on listening first and then setting realistic, manageable goals.

   What is her professional background?

   LaKesha has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above. Her work centers on helping people find motivation and practical steps toward change.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds the LCSW credential, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Florida. Sessions and services are offered from that location.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can I have sessions from outside the country?

   International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located in the supported region.

   How does payment and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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