Lakeithia Clayton, LCSW
Compassionate practical support for life changes
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Louisiana
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Louisiana)
- LCSW · No. 8242
- License (Texas)
- LCSW · No. 104165
- License (Mississippi)
- LCSW · No. C10962
- NPI
- 1477178770
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- Focus on coping skills
- Aging and caregiver issues
- Collaborative care
About Lakeithia
She centers sessions on what matters to each person. Conversations look at patterns, choices, and small steps that make life easier. Clayon uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of acting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult feelings without being ruled by them.
She also uses client-centered methods, which means the conversation follows the client's priorities and pace. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want change but feel stuck or uncertain. Narrative therapy can help reframe painful stories and open new possibilities.
Lakeithia has five years of direct clinical experience as an LCSW and a broader background in social work practice. That background informs practical problem solving and attention to life transitions like parenting changes, career shifts, and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions are aimed at building coping skills, improving communication, and easing caregiver burden where relevant. The overall tone is collaborative and respectful, with a focus on realistic, doable steps. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new behaviors, useful for stress, mood issues, and relationship patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s own goals and pace at the center of therapy. The therapist follows your concerns and supports exploration and decision making rather than directing it.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Over time, techniques can be mixed or adjusted based on what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefits are convenience and flexibility: sessions can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, and make follow-up easier. Different methods also suit different situations - some work well for short problem-focused work and others for deeper personal change - and the therapist will help decide which is best for you.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
The practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, grief, caregiver strain, and mood disorders among other issues. Aging and geriatric issues and end-of-life topics are also listed as focus areas.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. The therapist combines practical tools with reflective conversation to help people test new behaviors and reframe difficult stories.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has five years of experience working as an LCSW, supported by a wider background in social work practice that informs her approach to life transitions and caregiving concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
The clinician holds MS LCSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices from Louisiana according to the profile details provided.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.