Therapist profile
Dr. LaKeesha Woods
Thoughtful psychologist helping people navigate change
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- Client-centered approach
- Practical strategies
- Culturally aware care
About LaKeesha
Dr. Woods has 13 years of experience in counseling and consulting settings. She focuses on listening carefully, building trust, and honoring each person's cultural background and identity. Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear steps rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans.
Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes while also exploring motivation and strengths. Solution-focused tools are used to set concrete, achievable goals when appropriate.
People come for help with parenting stress, anger, eating concerns, career decisions, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those dealing with trauma, domestic violence, prejudice and discrimination, and young adult issues. The approach aims to identify resources, reduce overwhelm, and build practical skills that fit daily life.
Dr. Woods invites a collaborative process: together a client and therapist map priorities, try strategies, and adjust plans as needed. The focus stays on workable steps a person can take between sessions to feel more grounded and capable.
How her approaches shape online care
Dr. Woods uses client-centered therapy to start by understanding each person's priorities and strengths. This approach focuses on listening and tailoring support so sessions match what matters most to the individual.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress that comes with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Some formats also work better when lower bandwidth is needed or when a session can be done without video. Discussing these practicalities during the initial matching step will help identify the best way to meet and work together.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, and related areas such as grief, addictions, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and supportive. She combines listening and collaboration with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in counseling and consulting roles, working with a range of concerns from mood disorders to family problems.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland. Her practice and professional base are in Maryland.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.