LaQunana Cistrunk, LCSW

LaQunana Cistrunk is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and big life changes. She brings 13 years of experience to her work and aims to create a supportive, affirming space for exploration and growth.

Her approach centers on helping people build self-awareness and practical coping skills. Sessions often focus on clearer communication, managing intense emotions, and restoring a sense of agency after stressful events. LaQunana emphasizes authenticity and self-compassion as steps toward stronger relationships and daily functioning.

She works with people across different identities and places particular attention on LGBTQ+ concerns, identity questions, workplace stress, and social anxiety. She also addresses topics such as body image, trauma recovery, attachment and abandonment, and issues related to aging and geriatric concerns. The goal is to help people reconnect to values and move forward with purpose.

LaQunana uses a mix of proven approaches to match each person’s needs. Techniques may include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive methods to change unhelpful thinking, emotion-focused work around relationships, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals. Her style is collaborative and pragmatic - she helps people try things that can make daily life easier.

She holds an MS and practices as an LCSW in Mississippi. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule with the therapist.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms and improve coping. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the person’s lead and helps them find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful when dealing with identity and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the individual about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or enabling sessions during a lunch break. It also makes it possible for people living outside the therapist's immediate area to connect with a licensed professional. Practical benefits include easier scheduling and more consistent access to care while tailoring the format to what works best for the person.