Lakesha Lingard , LMFT

Lakesha Lingard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting and blended family concerns, career stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, ADHD, and recovery from physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her work also spans a wide range of areas including stress, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and family of origin or attachment difficulties. Lakesha approaches each person with warmth and active engagement, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Drawing on cognitive-behavioral tools alongside humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive influences, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each client. Lakesha frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering guidance and practical strategies while supporting clients as they take steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Lakesha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and build practical habits to move toward a more meaningful life while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method she applies - it focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which the client’s own goals and insights guide the pace of work. These approaches are selected and blended to fit individual concerns such as relationships, trauma recovery, mood regulation, and parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lakesha works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible ways to engage in therapy, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments and to access licensed professionals from wherever a client is located within the therapist’s service area.