LaQunana Cistrunk, LCSW

LaQunana Cistrunk is an LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She uses down-to-earth language and straightforward tools so clients can start making changes quickly. Many people come to her for help with depression, self-esteem, and the strain that comes with life changes.

She centers sessions on listening and working with each person's values. That means talking through what matters most and taking small steps toward it. LaQunana often uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose different responses.

Her work also pays attention to identity and relationship issues. She supports people navigating gender dysphoria, LGBT concerns, body image, and communication problems. She helps people who feel isolated, carry guilt or shame, or are coping with abandonment and adoption histories.

With 13 years of experience, she blends emotion-focused and solution-focused tools. That mix helps people process strong feelings and build practical plans for change. Sessions aim to strengthen coping, rebuild self-worth, and improve daily routines.

LaQunana practices in Mississippi and offers services in English. She welcomes people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to sort through difficult emotions and work toward clearer goals.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where worry keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing more helpful ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety and depression to create concrete changes in daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs, then suggest techniques to try. Sessions adapt over time based on what helps most, so people can adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also supports continuing work through life transitions and ongoing stress by keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.