Oquandryia Ross, LCSW

Oquandryia Ross is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice experience. She inquires into what is causing stress and anxiety and helps people find small, practical steps forward. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making the first steps feel doable for someone who is anxious or overwhelmed.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, impulsivity, loneliness, panic attacks, self-harm thoughts, and women’s issues. Sessions emphasize open conversation and steady problem-solving rather than jargon or lecturing.

Ross aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She encourages people to name what they are feeling and to try concrete strategies for managing day-to-day distress. Early visits typically involve listening closely, identifying immediate goals, and agreeing on practical steps to try between meetings.

Her work draws on techniques that have evidence behind them, applied in a direct and relatable way. She will help clients weigh different options and pick approaches that fit their life and values. The tone is collaborative - not directive - and shaped by the person’s pace and needs.

Ross holds a Master of Social Work and the LCSW credential. She is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee and speaks English. If you decide to start, she asks that you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Two evidence-based techniques commonly used in settings like hers are skill-focused problem solving and exposure-based strategies. Skill-focused problem solving teaches step-by-step ways to reduce immediate stress and manage anxious thoughts, helping people practice new habits between sessions. Exposure-based strategies help people face feared situations gradually, which can reduce panic and avoidance over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, daily routines, and what feels manageable, then try approaches that match those needs. That collaborative process often includes checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or attend from a quieter location that works for the client. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.