- Focus on sleep and rest
- Skills and insight
- Nonjudgmental support
About Lakesha
Lakesha Lingard is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. She uses a warm, interactive style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and sleep concerns. Her tone is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
With ten years of experience, Lakesha draws on several approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful patterns and build new habits. She also uses client-centered principles to create a supportive space where people feel heard.
Her background includes work with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, as well as those coping with parenting challenges, career transitions, addiction, ADHD, and grief. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, and blended family dynamics when these come up in session.
Sessions aim to blend practical skills with exploration of emotions and relationships. Lakesha helps people set small goals, test new ways of coping, and track progress between meetings. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what will help most in everyday life.
She asks curious questions and adapts the plan as clients progress. If someone wants to address sleeping problems, Lakesha works on routines, thoughts around sleep, and stressors that interfere with rest. The goal is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. ACT often focuses on values and small, consistent steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship so people can explore concerns at their own pace.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lakesha will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life, and then try methods that fit those needs. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps and what does not.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, or have shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows therapists to work with daily routines and sleep habits in the context where they happen, which can make homework and skill practice more practical and relevant.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lakesha often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She blends practical skill-building with open, client-centered conversation.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, emotional abuse, ADHD, and addiction.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist listed as LMFT and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.