Dr. LaKeesha Woods , MD

Dr. LaKeesha Woods brings a thoughtful, strengths-based approach to helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, family difficulties, and experiences of trauma and abuse. She emphasizes holistic well-being and works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and develop practical tools to support lasting change. With experience addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, her practice also focuses on multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and life purpose.

Her clinical approach is client-centered and empathic, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs. Dr. Woods values trust and partnership in therapy and pays close attention to each client’s cultural identity and lived experience as part of the treatment plan. She holds advanced credentials including a PhD in clinical psychology and an MD credential listed in her profile; the MD designation indicates a medical doctorate.

Clients work with Dr. Woods to explore resources, prioritize areas for change, and develop a clear plan for progress. Her goal is to support people in moving toward greater resilience, purpose, and well-being through collaborative, practical, and respectful care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Woods uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, validating experience, and building a trusting partnership that supports personal growth and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical and skills-oriented, and often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, nonjudgmental method for exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person’s own motivation to change, which can be especially helpful for issues like addictions or lifestyle shifts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Woods collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. This collaborative planning helps ensure the chosen strategies feel relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals and therapists from different settings. For many people, the convenience and variety of online formats support consistent progress and make it simpler to get help when it is needed.