LaJuan Gibson , LMSW

LaJuan Gibson is a licensed social worker who brings a long history of service to children, adolescents, adults, and families across Michigan. He has held roles ranging from frontline practitioner and therapist to program coordinator, director, and chief executive officer, gaining experience across systems such as juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health, substance abuse, and crisis intervention. His work across these settings has consistently centered on supporting resilient individuals as they pursue meaningful, productive lives.

LaJuan's clinical practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) paired with strength-based techniques, and he incorporates elements of reality therapy and the recovery model to help clients develop practical coping skills and emotional insight. He aims to help people build emotional intelligence, address situational depression, manage anger, de-escalate crises, and resolve internal and external conflicts through targeted skill-building and coaching.

Known for an eclectic and adaptable counseling style, LaJuan tailors his approach to the unique needs and goals of each person he works with. He holds an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - and combines evidence-based methods with a supportive, empowering stance. He encourages those ready to change to take the first step toward growth and resilience.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

LaJuan commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier thinking and behavior patterns to address anxiety, depression, and stress. He also employs strength-based methods that focus on clients' existing resources and abilities, helping them build confidence and practical coping skills for parenting, relationships, and recovery. In some cases he integrates reality therapy principles that emphasize personal responsibility and present-focused problem solving to support goal-directed change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. LaJuan collaborates with each person to determine which combination of techniques best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.