LaKesha Thomas

Compassionate guidance for life transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About LaKesha

LaKesha Thomas is a Florida-licensed LCSW who assists people facing addictions, family conflicts, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fatherhood concerns, fertility and pregnancy-related issues, HIV/AIDS, post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and other family problems.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping clients navigate life transitions and build motivation and confidence. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and emotional safety, creating a space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment.

She draws from evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. LaKesha aims to support practical coping skills while also attending to emotional and relational patterns that affect daily functioning.

LaKesha encourages clients to take the first step toward greater well-being and offers guidance throughout the change process. She works to be a steady partner in rebuilding confidence, managing stress, and resolving family and life challenges in ways that align with each client’s goals and values.

Approaches that guide online care

LaKesha frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based action and to build psychological flexibility when facing life transitions and complex emotions. Finally, client-centered techniques create an accepting environment where a person’s experience directs the pace and focus of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and LaKesha emphasizes collaboration in that process. She will work together with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting strategies over time to best support progress.

Online therapy with her can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities, and they allow for consistent access to therapeutic tools and coaching between in-person alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does LaKesha commonly address?

She works with addictions, family difficulties, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as blended family matters, caregiver stress, fertility and pregnancy concerns, and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and integrates approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to tailor care to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with individuals on addictions, family issues, stress management, and related concerns.

Where is she licensed and permitted to practice?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with credential FL LCSW SW19331 and provides services to clients within that jurisdiction.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Depression Compassion 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English