- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Stress and self-esteem
About LaQunana
LaQunana Cistrunk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience supporting people in Mississippi. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. LaQunana works with individuals facing complex emotional issues and life transitions.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions she helps people name feelings that are hard to identify and understand how those feelings shape relationships and behavior.
LaQunana often addresses problems that follow attachment wounds, abandonment, or adoption and foster care histories. She also supports people dealing with body image, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and the isolation that can come with big life changes.
Practical coping skills are part of the work. She uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to help clients reduce overwhelm and build routines that feel manageable. Therapy can include looking at thought patterns, experimenting with new responses, and practicing clearer communication.
Her background includes clinical social work practice across multiple states, and she brings that experience into sessions in straightforward, everyday language. Sessions aim to be direct and focused on what the person wants to change next.
How her approaches translate to online work
LaQunana uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people notice and name emotions that drive their reactions. EFT is often used to change interaction patterns and to understand attachment-related feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) looks at values and committed actions, helping people move toward what matters despite difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. LaQunana will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to emphasize. That conversation helps shape session activities and homework so the work fits the client's needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also let people use sessions without being on camera if that feels better, or choose a setup that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and practices so they remain practical and useful in a remote setting.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Iowa, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like attachment and body image.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with people on emotional and life transition issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with practice tied to Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional requirements before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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