- Anxiety and depression
- Identity and self esteem
- Skills for daily stress
About LaQunana
LaQunana Cistrunk is an LCSW who focuses on helping people work through anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and major life changes. She brings 13 years of clinical experience to conversations about identity, stress, and personal growth. Her approach is grounded in practical support and clear steps clients can use between sessions.
She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide work on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sessions often center on building skills for coping with stress and improving communication. The aim is to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable changes.
LaQunana pays attention to cultural context and to identity, and she offers an affirming space for LGBT concerns and gender questions. She also addresses issues like body image, abandonment, attachment, and challenges tied to aging or isolation. Adoption and foster care is listed among her focus areas and may come up in sessions.
Her style balances practical tools with emotional understanding. Clients can expect to talk through specific problems and leave with doable steps to practice between appointments. Over time the work focuses on building self-worth and steadier coping skills.
LaQunana practices in Mississippi and has experience working across several states. She accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English. To begin, people follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where motivation and meaning matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping skills for mood and anxiety concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities. This approach supports work on identity, self-esteem, and relational concerns by centering the client's experience.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those needs. Methods can be adjusted over time based on what helps the most.
If you prefer online work, check which session formats are currently offered before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the original profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to arrange childcare. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the types of exercises you want to try.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Iowa, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does LaQunana address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles, plus related topics such as identity, body image, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and compassionate, combining skill-building with a focus on understanding emotions and identity through client-centered conversation.
What is her professional background?
LaQunana brings 13 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting people with a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Mississippi and holds the LCSW credential, with degree-level experience noted as MS LCSW and licensure listed as NV LCSW in her background.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.