Lakesha Lingard, LMFT

Lakesha Lingard is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. She brings ten years of experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the stress of parenting and career changes. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to treat people with respect and compassion as they work toward change.

She often helps people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and those struggling with addictions, bipolar symptoms, or attention and focus challenges. Relationship concerns, intimacy issues, grief, and self-esteem are frequent topics in her work. She also addresses family of origin issues, communication problems, and conflict around blended families or separation.

Lakesha blends practical strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches with acceptance-focused tools and client-centered listening. She uses techniques that teach new skills for managing distress, shifting unhelpful thinking, and building clearer communication. Sessions are tailored to each person, with a plan adjusted to meet goals and preferences.

The therapist emphasizes collaboration and straightforward conversation. Expect a mix of skill practice, reflective discussion, and problem-solving in sessions. Her style avoids judgment and focuses on helping people take concrete steps toward better daily functioning.

To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on Lakesha's availability. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.

How Lakesha’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide change. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, with practical exercises to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people express needs, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use tools like worksheets or in-session skill practice from wherever they are, helping apply what’s learned to real life without promising a specific session format.