What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Lekesha Dean
Focus areas
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Worry
Codependency
Self Esteem Issues
Family Issues
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Family Systems
Coaching
Gottman Method
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Lekesha Dean
Regardless of how society has conditioned us to feel about ourselves or our life experiences, they are important. Our unique experiences help us better understand ourselves, connect with others, heal, and inspire.
My goal as a therapist is to help you increase your quality of life by journeying with you through self-discovery, understanding new emotions, balancing life, and transforming even your toughest experiences into opportunities for growth. I understand that life is not easy.
We are each unique individuals continuously overcoming, learning, and discovering new ways to show up for ourselves and the world around us. Some days, even some years, will be harder to get through than others. Together, we will co-create coping strategies to navigate challenging times and welcome new parts of you with care and excitement.
I believe we are all experts in our own lives. What we need to move forward is not only within us but also around us-in our interactions with family, friends, co-workers, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and communities.
I help clients uncover the underlying truths in their personal stories that foster acceptance and enhance decision-making skills. I also share tools that empower clients to achieve emotional and behavioral health, boosting their quality of life.
I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Governors State University and a Bachelor's degree from Truman State University. I want to congratulate you on your courage to consider working with a therapist! I look forward to being present with you and supporting you as you journey through life's experiences.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients will be welcomed into a non-judgmental space where their strengths, insecurities, hurt, pain, intelligence, shame, sadness, excitement, personality quirks, and unique backgrounds are respected and explored together with care.
I enjoy exploring your values and un-surfacing limiting beliefs that free up room for you to be your best self.
Seeing clients experiencing :
Recent break-ups, leaving toxic friendships/family relationships, increasing self-awareness/self esteem, wanting to be more physically and emotionally healthy, needing to better understand themselves, contemplating break-up, grief, anxiety, career change, and reducing negative thinking.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Together we will discuss how you became the unique person that you are. We will explore tools that help you communicate both to yourself and others how you are changing. We will discuss what's important to you as you consider YOUR PAST, YOUR NOW, and YOUR FUTURE!
I use:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
IFS
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Talk Therapy (CBT/REBT)
Creative Writing
Online Assessments
Art
Communication Skills
Anger Management
Psychoeducation
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Governors State University, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Truman State University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1013662972
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Lekesha Dean work with?
Lekesha Dean works with Helpful Institute for Change.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lekesha Dean?
Lekesha Dean frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lekesha Dean on their profile.
What languages does Lekesha Dean speak?
Lekesha Dean speaks English.
How do patients rate Lekesha Dean in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Lekesha Dean. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.