01 · Who Lakeithia works with

Lakeithia works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem

Lakeithia lists 11 specialisms and 20 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Lakeithia chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Lakeithia's own words

What Lakeithia says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Hello! I am Lakeytha Clayton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a therapist dedicated to specializing in women's mental health and well-being. With over 22 years of experience in the social work profession, I have a passion for empowering women to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate their inner strength. My practice focuses on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship dynamics, and trauma.

I believe that every woman has a unique story, and my approach is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I create a safe and supportive environment where women can express their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Together, we will explore the complexities of your experiences, identify patterns, and develop effective strategies for growth and healing.

Utilizing evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based therapy. I tailor my methods to suit your individual needs. I recognize the every woman journey is unique! My goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and guide you in developing a deeper connection with yourself.

I am committed to promoting mental wellness and advocating for the importance of women's health issues. Whether you're facing transitions in life, struggling with mental health challenges, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you on your journey.

If you’re ready to take the next step towards empowerment and healing, I invite you to reach out. Together, through collaboration , let’s work towards a more fulfilling and balanced life for you, whatever that may look like for you!

Lakeithia Clayton, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Lakeithia works

The 6 approaches Lakeithia lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Lakeithia lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Lakeithia's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Lakeithia runs a session.

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyACT

Rather than trying to argue a painful thought away, ACT works on loosening its grip and getting on with what matters to you anyway. Sessions spend real time naming your values, then building action around them while difficult feelings are still present.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Motivational InterviewingMI

A way of talking about change with somebody who is genuinely in two minds about it. The therapist does not argue for the change; they help you say your own reasons out loud, which is the part that predicts whether it happens. Common around substance use and health behaviour.

Narrative Therapy

Treats the story you tell about your life as something that can be examined and retold rather than as the plain facts. Separates the person from the problem - “the anxiety” rather than “your anxiety” - to make room for the parts the current story leaves out.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Lakeithia practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Lakeithia's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Lakeithia at this point.

2. Naming Lakeithia specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Lakeithia is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Lakeithia.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Lakeithia

Built from what Lakeithia actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Lakeithia's - Lakeithia has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Louisiana

Licence

MS LCSW C10962, TX LCSW 104165

Licence number

8242

Licence expires

31 Aug 2027

NPI

1477178770

Years in practice

6

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

9 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Lakeithia's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

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