Dr. LaKeesha Woods

Experienced psychologist using practical therapies

MD Maryland

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About LaKeesha

Dr. LaKeesha Woods centers her work on collaborative, evidence-informed methods with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and motivational techniques.

Background and approach

As a Maryland-based MD psychologist with 13 years of clinical experience, she draws on structured, practical strategies to help people manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress while attending to broader life goals and purpose. Her background includes counseling and consulting in the personal sector, which informs a holistic outlook that blends problem-solving with strength-based exploration.

Areas of focus include relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating concerns, anger, and career or life transitions, as well as issues related to multicultural experiences, prejudice, and self-worth. Sessions emphasize partnership - identifying resources, setting clear goals, and developing tailored tools to foster coping and growth.

Dr. Woods communicates in English and accepts international clients.

Her practice offers multiple formats to fit different lifestyles and needs, and she approaches each person with empathy, respect, and attention to cultural context while helping them work toward meaningful change.

Applying practical therapy approaches to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the therapist provides empathy and support while clients explore values, strengths, and goals in their own pace. These methods work together to address both immediate coping skills and longer-term personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the kinds of strategies that fit each person, adjusting tools and focus as progress unfolds to ensure the plan aligns with the client’s needs and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules or across time zones. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and convenient access to licensed professionals, which can help maintain momentum while working toward specific goals and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Woods commonly address?

She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to create collaborative and practical treatment plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Woods brings 13 years of experience working in counseling and consulting roles, drawing on that background to support holistic well-being and goal-oriented work.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an MD and practices as MD Psychologist 06337 in Maryland.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are available with her?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English