LaQunana Cistrunk

LaQunana Cistrunk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She emphasizes clear communication and respectful support so people feel heard and understood. Her work often centers on life transitions and identity questions, including support for LGBT concerns and gender dysphoria.

With 13 years of experience, LaQunana blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose value-driven actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the person’s pace and priorities.

She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused and Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate, helping people improve relationship communication and set concrete goals. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than overwhelming plans. People leave with tools they can use between meetings.

LaQunana works with a wide range of concerns that include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, HIV/AIDS, intellectual disability, isolation, and aging-related issues. She aims to create an affirming space for conversations about identity, loss, and change. Practical coping strategies and rebuilding self-worth are frequent priorities.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people clarify goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans as needed. The emphasis is on steady progress and real-world skills that fit daily life.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing new ways of responding. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns because it offers concrete skills to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on the person’s priorities and pace, with the therapist following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. LaQunana will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best based on goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, checking in about what helps and adjusting as needed so the work matches daily life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit more easily into work and family schedules, allow check-ins without long travel, and support steady progress with tools practiced between meetings. Talk with the therapist about timing and session length so appointments fit the way you live and work.