LaQunana Cistrunk, LCSW

LaQunana Cistrunk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with people navigating complex emotional and life challenges across Mississippi, Nevada, and Iowa. With 13 years of clinical experience, she concentrates on depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and transitions that upend daily life. Her practice emphasizes encouragement and practical growth, guiding clients toward more resilient ways of coping and clearer self-understanding.

She brings a culturally responsive and compassionate lens to therapy, with particular experience supporting LGBT individuals, young adults, and people managing workplace stress, social anxiety, or questions of personal identity. Her approach centers on fostering self-love, honest communication, and sustainable personal development so clients can move forward with greater confidence.

LaQunana creates a supportive setting for exploring relationship patterns, processing trauma, addressing body image concerns, and strengthening personal empowerment. She focuses on building coping skills that restore self-worth and help clients form more meaningful connections. Throughout the therapeutic process she honors each person’s unique history and goals while collaborating to create practical, lasting change.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

LaQunana Cistrunk uses several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action in ways that reduce the struggle with painful thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and reduce stress, which can be beneficial for anxiety, depression, and coping skills development.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. LaQunana collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to connect from different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to meaningful change.