- Guilt and shame
- ACT CBT DBT
- Attachment focus
About Lakesh
Lakesh Rivera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Lakesh also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety, and women's issues.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. Conversations aim to clarify what matters to the client and to build skills that can be used between meetings. Sessions often involve learning new ways to notice thoughts and feelings, practicing different communication techniques, and trying small experiments to test what helps. Lakesh combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on the issue.
Lakesh frames work around plain goals and everyday actions. She helps with problem-solving, emotion regulation skills, and building more constructive patterns in relationships. Clients can expect direct discussion about specific situations that bring guilt, shame, or regret, and steps to reduce those feelings' grip on daily life.
Her practice pays attention to cultural context and individual values when shaping sessions. Rather than offering a single path, she uses approaches that fit the person’s needs and preferences. The result is a practical, down-to-earth focus on clearer thinking and healthier responses.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Virginia. For next steps, follow the site's process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial meeting.
How Lakesh uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people who feel stuck by connecting daily choices to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lakesh will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That process may involve trying different strategies and adjusting over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session options before booking to know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support skills practice, communication work, and processing hard feelings like guilt and shame, while keeping focus on what matters to the client.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses clear, skills-based work to notice thoughts and feelings, reduce self-blame, and practice different responses to shame or guilt in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Lakesh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices as an LCSW licensed in Virginia and sees clients in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.