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Lucia Walker

Lucia Walker, LCSW

Missouri

Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Missouri
LCSW, licence 2013002077
NPI
1427569748
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

These details come from information Lucia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT informed
  • Solution focused
  • Short focused sessions

About Lucia

Lucia Walker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 12 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and career or parenting pressures.

She listens without judgment and aims to keep sessions focused and practical. Sessions are often about 30 minutes, and can be extended to 45 minutes when more time is needed. She offers feedback, helps people weigh different perspectives, and works on clear steps clients can try between meetings.

Her background includes work in outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings. That mix shaped an approach that balances short, solution-focused conversations with strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas. She also uses elements of EMDR when trauma processing is needed.

In sessions she considers social, physical, mental, and spiritual factors that affect daily functioning. That means talking about routines, relationships, work demands, sleep, and health as part of problem solving. Practical adjustments and small experiments are common tools in her work.

Lucia holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in criminal justice and social work. She practices in Missouri and offers services in English. To begin, readers are directed to the online therapy options to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to remote work

Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and following the client's concerns. It helps when someone needs space to describe what feels hard and to try out new perspectives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and attention-related struggles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and recommend whether to emphasize CBT, solution-focused techniques, or trauma-focused tools like EMDR. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

Confirm session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter 30-minute check-ins, or offering longer 45-minute visits when needed. Remote sessions also let people schedule appointments around work, school, medical care, or caregiving duties. Ask about scheduling and format details when you complete the initial questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit your day.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

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

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, career and parenting concerns, and related areas.

What is her therapy style?

She keeps sessions practical and focused, often 30 minutes long, providing feedback and concrete next steps. Longer 45-minute sessions are available when more time is needed.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working in both outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She accepts international clients. Confirm any logistics or scheduling details before booking.

How are session formats arranged?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats used.

How do I start therapy with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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