- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Emotion-focused work
About Lakesha
Lakesha Lingard is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and issues around parenting, addictions, and self-esteem.
She helps people who are coping with guilt or shame related to family, faith, or relationships. Conversations focus on what happened, how it affects daily life, and practical ways to move forward. Sessions are direct and interactive rather than overly academic.
Lakesha draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when addressing intense emotions or relationship patterns.
In sessions clients can expect a mix of talking, skills practice, and clear steps to try between meetings. The work often includes identifying patterns learned in family of origin, repairing communication, and building skills for managing anger, cravings, or panic.
She supports people navigating grief, career shifts, ADHD challenges, body image concerns, and intimacy-related problems. The approach centers on practical strategies and steady problem solving rather than labels or blame.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so goals and next steps can be discussed.
Using ACT, CBT and emotion-focused work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting ruled by them and then take small, value-driven steps. It can be useful for guilt that leads to avoidance or stuckness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce ruminating and self-blame. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how feelings shape relationships and helps people express needs and repair connection when shame or hurt are present.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to determine which methods fit best, based on current goals, what has or hasn't helped before, and personal preferences. That plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm session format options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce commute time, or choose shorter check-ins when life is busy. They also allow practicing skills in the settings where problems actually occur, such as trying communication exercises at home and then discussing what happened in the next meeting. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively through remote sessions when the format matches the client's needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, substance issues, grief, self-esteem, parenting and many related concerns including body image and codependency.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses practical conversation, values-based exercises, and cognitive strategies to help people notice painful self-judgments and choose actions that align with their values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults across a broad range of concerns, including trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the US?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options button and the intake questionnaire.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.