- Life transitions
- Self esteem work
- Trauma recovery
About Lakeisha
Lakeisha Riley is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sessions address practical problems that make daily life harder, like communication struggles, relationship loss, and adjusting after big transitions.
She supports people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and the long-term effects of domestic violence or abuse. Lakeisha also works with clients managing chronic pain, illness, or disability, and those coping with addiction or caregiver stress. Her scope includes difficulties such as codependency, commitment and control problems, and challenges tied to aging.
In the therapy room she focuses on concrete steps rather than abstract promises. Conversations identify patterns that keep someone stuck and test small changes to see what helps. She listens for what matters most to the individual and links that to practical strategies for day-to-day life.
Lakeisha describes her clinical perspective as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she draws on approaches supported by research to address mood, trauma symptoms, and behavioral patterns. She explains options clearly and checks in often about what’s working for the person.
Her work also attends to women's health concerns such as postpartum depression and pregnancy-related challenges when they arise. For people wondering about life purpose after a change in work, relationships, or health, she makes space to talk through values and next steps without rushing to conclusions.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Lakeisha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and stress-related concerns. For example, approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors help when anxiety or depression make daily life harder; the work breaks problems into manageable steps and tests what changes help most. Trauma-focused methods help people process and reduce the impact of past abuse or domestic violence by creating safer ways to recall and reframe difficult memories.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss different methods, explain what each involves, and together with the client decide which fits the person's current needs and goals. The plan can be adjusted over time based on how the work is going and the client's preferences.
Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from another convenient location. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed, or reduce bandwidth needs when video is not practical. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include addiction, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship-related issues.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps that fit the person's everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults across a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Colorado LCSW and also holds the CSW credential. Her practice is located in Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.