Lakesha Lingard, LMFT
Florida LMFT supporting relationships and healing
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Trauma and recovery
About Lakesha Lingard
Lakesha Lingard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida who brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to clinical work. She has a decade of experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. Her practice also includes work with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect and sensitivity. Rather than relying on labels, she focuses on each person’s unique strengths and challenges and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet specific needs. Lakesha integrates cognitive-behavioral and humanistic perspectives to help clients develop practical skills while honoring personal values and emotional experience.
She works with a broad range of life difficulties including grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics, and she offers coaching for coping with life changes and career transitions. Lakesha emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies so clients can pursue a more fulfilling life and navigate change with greater confidence.
Lakesha Lingard holds the LMFT credential, which denotes a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained to work with individuals, couples, and families in the context of interpersonal and emotional concerns.
Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect and sensitivity. Rather than relying on labels, she focuses on each person’s unique strengths and challenges and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet specific needs. Lakesha integrates cognitive-behavioral and humanistic perspectives to help clients develop practical skills while honoring personal values and emotional experience.
She works with a broad range of life difficulties including grief, addiction, intimacy concerns, and family dynamics, and she offers coaching for coping with life changes and career transitions. Lakesha emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies so clients can pursue a more fulfilling life and navigate change with greater confidence.
Lakesha Lingard holds the LMFT credential, which denotes a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained to work with individuals, couples, and families in the context of interpersonal and emotional concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lakesha Lingard have?
Lakesha Lingard has 10 years of clinical experience.
Is Lakesha Lingard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. Her license information is FL LMFT MT3994.
In which languages does Lakesha Lingard provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Lakesha Lingard located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Lakesha Lingard as my therapist?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lakesha Lingard work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lakesha Lingard cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Lakesha integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered principles to address a range of concerns. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with relationships and work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a collaborative therapist-client relationship to create a supportive space for exploring emotions and building self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lakesha works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.
Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or circumstances change.