- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and stress
- Coping skills
About Lakeisha
Lakeisha Riley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and difficult life changes. She speaks plainly and brings steady support when emotions feel big and solutions feel unclear. Her approach centers on understanding each person’s story and finding practical steps forward.
She has ten years of experience working with people who are processing trauma, abuse, and attachment challenges. She also helps those coping with self-esteem struggles, grief, loss, and the fallout of relationship changes. Adoption and foster care issues are listed among her additional focus areas when those experiences figure into a client's concerns.
Lakeisha emphasizes respect for each person’s background and identity. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem-solving, and building coping skills that fit daily life. She aims to make therapy a place to understand patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her work also covers substance use, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, and major transitions like divorce or aging-related concerns. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and improve functioning over time.
Lakeisha practices in Colorado as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also holds CSW in her history. She conducts sessions in English and asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin the process.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Lakeisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and teaching useful skills. One common approach she employs helps people learn concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, scheduling manageable activities, and breaking problems into smaller steps. This method is aimed at lowering day-to-day distress and improving functioning.Another approach addresses trauma and attachment-related wounds by creating space to tell the story, track patterns, and practice new ways of relating to emotions and others. This work often combines emotion-focused conversation with exercises to rebuild safety and trust in oneself.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust techniques as progress is made. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies feel most helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make regular appointments easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to structure sessions so they work with your routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like addiction and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is straightforward and empathetic, focusing on clear goals, practical coping skills, and understanding emotional patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, life transitions, and mood concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.