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MaKayla Walker, LCSW, LICSW

Warm, collaborative therapy for anxiety and relationships
  • ACT and CBT
  • Individual and couples
  • Strengths-based tools

About MaKayla Walker

MaKayla Walker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She works with a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth style that aims to make people feel understood while offering gentle challenges that encourage growth and change.

MaKayla focuses on building from each person’s strengths and helping clients develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence. Her clinical work addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and communication difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-harm, self-love, and women's issues.

She integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Throughout her work she emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and actionable strategies to help clients manage current challenges and pursue meaningful goals.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does MaKayla Walker have?

MaKayla Walker has 3 years of experience.

Is MaKayla Walker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details are IL LCSW 149.028642 and MN LICSW 30760.

In which languages does MaKayla Walker provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is MaKayla Walker located?

MaKayla Walker is located in Illinois.

How can I work with MaKayla Walker as my therapist?

You can work with MaKayla Walker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does MaKayla Walker work with international clients?

MaKayla Walker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with MaKayla Walker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a fit for you?



Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist remotely can help with everyday struggles. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - research has shown that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person care for many individuals.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to keep therapy consistent even when life is busy.

Licensed professionals use these remote formats to deliver structured, evidence-informed approaches and practical strategies. If the match does not feel right, it is possible to switch therapists to find a better fit, allowing people to pursue therapy in a way that aligns with their goals and lifestyle.

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