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LaJuana Walker-McGill

Practical therapy focused on strengths and change

LPC, LMHC Missouri

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About LaJuana

LaJuana Walker-McGill is a licensed counselor (LPC, LMHC) with 24 years of professional experience who works with adults facing relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes the client's own strengths and perspectives, helping people build motivation, confidence, and self-love while addressing challenges such as forgiveness and adjustment to change. Her approach centers on collaborative work that values the client's knowledge of their own life.

LaJuana integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and strengthen self-awareness. She frames the therapy process as a partnership, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Licensed in Missouri, LaJuana brings decades of practice to each session and focuses on supporting people as they work through emotional hurdles and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. She aims to create an environment where progress is guided by the client's goals and paced to their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms such as low mood, anger, and unhelpful self-talk, and can help clients develop concrete coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective and innate strengths, creating space for self-exploration, validation, and personal growth. This approach supports development of self-love, self-esteem, and more authentic decision-making.

Deciding which method fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the approach based on what helps most. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to each person's needs, preferences, and pace.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life. These online options allow clients to access licensed professionals from varied locations, choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with relationship problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to forgiveness and self-love.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The clinician combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to blend empathic listening with practical skill-building for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The practitioner has 24 years of professional experience working with clients across a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Missouri with licence numbers MO LPC 2001031966 and IA LMHC 115169.
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How does cost and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are accessed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Iowa, Texas

Languages

English