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Lakesha Lingard, LMFT

Skilled relationship-focused therapist

About Lakesha

Lakesha Lingard uses a practical, relationship-focused approach to help people make changes that matter. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Florida and brings ten years of experience to sessions.

Background and approach

Her style is warm and interactive, and she aims to create a respectful space to talk through pressing concerns. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, or trauma and abuse.

Relationship and intimacy issues are a frequent focus, as are concerns about parenting, career stress, and life transitions. Lakesha also supports people facing challenges with eating, sleeping, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and grief.

Lakesha blends several practical methods to meet individual needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take purposeful steps. Emotionally-Focused and Dialectical Behavior ideas guide work on emotion regulation and relationship patterns.

Sessions center on clear goals and doable skills. Conversations include problem-solving, communication practice, and strategies to manage intense feelings.

Clients often work on improving closeness, reducing avoidance, and building routines that support daily functioning. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule session times that work for them. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and people feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior with practical exercises and homework. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and habits. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work on connection and attachment, helping people notice and shift patterns that harm relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to test methods and adjust strategies based on goals and preferences. That collaborative stance helps shape a plan that fits the client’s everyday life and priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows real-time conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, coaching-style support, and people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is their general therapy style?
The approach is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful dialogue, practical skills, and tailored plans to meet each person's needs.
How much clinical experience do they have?
The therapist has ten years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and presenting issues.
Are they licensed and where do they practice?
She is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing with clients in Florida.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.