- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- LGBT concerns
About LaQunana
LaQunana Cistrunk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She works with adults in Mississippi and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
She often supports people who are exploring identity, including LGBTQ+ concerns and gender dysphoria. She helps with relationship communication problems, commitment worries, and the fallout from abandonment or adoption and foster care histories. Practical concerns such as isolation, body image, HIV / AIDS related stress, and aging issues are also part of her work.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts, choose actions that matter to them, and change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy guide how she talks with clients about feelings and relationship patterns.
In sessions she works on concrete skills like coping strategies, clearer communication, and rebuilding self-worth. She also addresses shame, guilt, control issues, and problems that come from intellectual disability when relevant. The emphasis is on practical next steps rather than abstract theory.
LaQunana holds an MS and is an LCSW licensed in Nevada as NV LCSW and practices in Mississippi. Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the online options button.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify personal values, and take actions that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and increase coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening closely and reflecting what a person says to help them find their own understanding and next steps. It can help when someone is sorting through identity, self-esteem, or relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. LaQunana will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and what shows progress in early sessions. That collaborative check-in helps shape whether sessions stay focused on skills practice, emotional exploration, or both.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often adjust session length and focus to match a client’s schedule and practical needs, helping therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Iowa, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also lists areas like abandonment, body image, and gender dysphoria.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that align with their values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She practices in Mississippi and holds an NV LCSW license in Nevada.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.