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Lucia Walker, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Lucia

Lucia Walker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Missouri with 12 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, substance-related issues, and a broad range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

She brings a practical, solution-oriented focus to sessions while attending to emotional needs and daily functioning. Lucia emphasizes improvement in self-esteem, coping with change, and management of mood and attention-related struggles.

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, grounded in a holistic view that considers social, physical, mental, and spiritual influences on wellbeing. Sessions are often concise - typically 30 minutes to work efficiently on priorities - and can be extended to 45 minutes when more time is needed.

She uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, and also incorporates EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate. Lucia has worked in both outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric settings and has experience with people across the lifespan.

She offers practical feedback and helps clients generate concrete strategies and new perspectives to move forward. Those interested in beginning work with her are invited to reach out to start the matching and scheduling process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Accessibility

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's goals and lived experience at the center of the work, creating space for empathetic listening and collaboration to clarify values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and attention-related struggles; it often includes practical exercises and skill-building for daily life. EMDR can be used to process trauma-related memories and reduce their emotional impact when trauma is a focal concern.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods feel most useful based on their symptoms, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques across approaches to meet changing needs over time.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, access care from different locations, and use shorter or more frequent check-ins when that better suits a client's schedule and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Lucia supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, emphasizing active listening and a collaborative effort to develop practical strategies and new perspectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 12 years of experience working in both outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings.
What credentials and location information should I know?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2013002077 and practices from Missouri.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Lucia can help with

Lucia Walker works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Lucia works with people of many ages, including teenagers, and people with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.

How Lucia approaches therapy

Lucia's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lucia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri.