Dr. LaKeesha Woods, MD

Dr. LaKeesha Woods uses a practical, problem-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions. She brings 13 years of experience and an MD to her work and keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. Dr. Woods listens first, then helps clients set realistic steps they can try between sessions.

Her work often centers on coping with depression, improving self-esteem, and navigating changes like career shifts or relationship difficulties. She also addresses addictions, grief, parenting questions, and trauma and abuse. Young adult issues, mood disorders, ADHD, and concerns around prejudice and multicultural stress are part of her focus.

Dr. Woods blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to build practical plans. That might mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing small behavior changes, or clarifying values that guide choices. Sessions aim to leave people with concrete tools they can use day to day.

She describes her style as collaborative and respectful of each person’s background and identity. Together with clients she names strengths, sets goals, and tracks progress. The pace and focus are adjusted to fit each person’s needs.

Dr. Woods offers several formats for remote work, and she helps people decide which fits their life. Her approach suits those who want direct strategies plus supportive conversation to work toward clearer goals.

How online CBT and collaborative therapies work

Dr. Woods commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, testing small changes, and tracking results to reduce anxiety, depressive moods, and stress-related patterns.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where clients set the pace. That approach emphasizes listening, respect for a person’s background, and building on existing strengths. Motivational Interviewing appears in her work when someone needs help clarifying what they want and finding internal motivation to change a habit or behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. Dr. Woods will discuss your goals, preferences, and history and will suggest methods to try. The plan is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit busy days and different comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a break at work and use less bandwidth, and messaging lets people check in between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into changing schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and measurable progress.