- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and ACT
About Lakesha
Lakesha Lingard is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, ADHD, addiction, grief, and family of origin issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Florida.
Lakesha uses a blend of practical approaches to help people notice patterns and change them. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas to help people focus on values and actions.
Her style is direct and interactive. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can reduce distress. She avoids labels that feel stigmatizing and treats each person with respect.
Typical work includes improving communication, managing strong emotions such as anger or anxiety, and addressing sleep or eating concerns connected to stress. She also helps people facing substance use, intimacy problems, career transitions, and caregiver strain.
Lakesha can support adults dealing with attachment or abandonment concerns and those wanting to understand how family roles affect current relationships. She combines tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when appropriate to address emotion regulation and relational patterns.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her clinical approaches work in online sessions
Lakesha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps in that direction. ACT often focuses on values-based goals and practical actions rather than only changing thoughts.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them. When relationship emotions are central she may use elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to track feelings and interaction patterns that keep conflicts going.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques, and adjust based on what helps a person meet their goals. That conversation happens together during early sessions.
The listing does not spell out which online session formats are provided, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions convenient for fitting therapy into busy days, shortening commute time, and making follow-up or brief check-ins easier. The therapist will help decide how sessions can fit into everyday life and the client's schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, and family of origin issues among other topics.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an interactive, direct style and focuses on practical steps. Conversations concentrate on current patterns and small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
The profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform tools.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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