Dr. LaKeesha Woods, Psychologist

Dr. LaKeesha Woods is a psychologist who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through struggles and find practical steps forward. Her style is supportive and collaborative, focused on the person rather than a checklist of techniques.

With 13 years of professional experience, Dr. Woods blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with solution-focused strategies. She helps people identify strengths, set realistic goals, and practice skills that reduce symptoms and increase daily functioning. Conversations are practical and geared toward clear, manageable changes.

Her work also attends to family problems, domestic violence, grief, and difficulties with self-esteem, guilt, or shame. She pays attention to multicultural concerns and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on mental health. The aim is to help people reclaim a sense of purpose and self-love while addressing concrete problems like parenting, career stress, or addictive behaviors.

Sessions are collaborative from the start: Dr. Woods and the client map out priorities and choose tools that fit the person’s life. She uses clear explanations and short exercises so progress can be tracked between meetings. This hands-on style is intended to make therapy feel useful from early on.

People can expect respectful listening, a focus on practical next steps, and attention to cultural background and identity. Dr. Woods works with clients to build coping skills and move toward meaningful change at a manageable pace.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client leads the pace and topic. This approach helps when people need to feel heard and to build trust before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns because it gives step-by-step tools to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and personal preference. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant and effective.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer more flexibility around work or family schedules. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions to fit daily routines and goals.