About LaJuan
LaJuan Gibson is an LMSW based in Michigan who centers his work on cognitive behavioral ideas and strength-based methods. He connects practical skills to everyday challenges like anxiety, stress, anger, and substance concerns. He writes in clear, direct ways and aims to make sessions practical and down-to-earth for people seeking change.
He has a long history in roles across child welfare, juvenile justice, crisis work, mental health, and substance abuse services.
Background and approach
That background shaped his focus on helping people build emotional awareness, stronger coping habits, and better problem-solving. He emphasizes reality-based choices and recovery principles to support meaningful life changes. In sessions he mixes approaches to fit the person in front of him.
Conversations often include skill practice, goal setting, and steps to manage overwhelming reactions. He also works on improving communication, handling grief, and navigating relationship strain. LaJuan has experience offering training and coaching in addition to one-on-one work.
That experience informs how he teaches new skills during therapy and helps people apply those skills between sessions. He aims for an inviting, respectful space where people can try new ways of responding to stress. People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and a focus on building strength.
He supports those looking to reduce anxiety, improve mood, handle conflict, or move forward after difficult events.
Online approaches that teach practical coping skills
LaJuan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people change thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral approaches center on noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and handle stress. Recovery-oriented methods emphasize building routines, supports, and everyday habits that help maintain progress after setbacks.He tailors these methods to the person he is working with. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client set goals together, try tools in sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in, get brief coaching, or keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
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