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La'Shundra Connor

La'Shundra Connor

LCSW

Missouri

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Practical support for anxiety and family stress

  • skill building
  • military-informed
  • parenting support

About La'Shundra

La'Shundra Connor is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and family struggles. She addresses panic-related concerns as part of her work with anxiety and supports people who are coping with trauma, depression, and parenting challenges.

She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels overwhelming and what has helped before. Sessions focus on building coping and regulation skills, improving communication, and developing practical steps for conflict resolution. She also supports caregivers and people dealing with adoption, attachment, or blended family issues.

La'Shundra is a U.S. Army combat veteran and brings experience from military life into her practice. That background informs how she listens to experiences related to service, first responder roles, and related stresses. She also has experience with IEP and BIP planning for social-emotional and behavioral interventions in educational settings.

People can expect a nonjudgmental space to talk about hard things. La'Shundra emphasizes empowerment and collaboration when planning next steps. She aims to help clients build skills they can use outside of sessions.

La'Shundra holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, in Missouri. She has three years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed here. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered within Missouri according to local practice rules.

Approaches and online options for anxiety and family stress

La'Shundra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and family-related challenges. One common approach focuses on practical coping and regulation skills that teach breathing, grounding, and stepwise behavioral changes to reduce intense anxiety and panic sensations. Another approach centers on communication and conflict-resolution skills to improve family interactions and make everyday relationships easier to manage.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. If a strategy does not fit, adjustments are made so sessions remain useful and focused on what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people join sessions from different locations when schedules change. Discuss scheduling preferences during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to match everyday routines and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does La'Shundra help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety including panic-related concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. Other focuses include attachment, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using clear conversation to build coping and regulation skills. Sessions emphasize communication, conflict resolution, and step-by-step plans you can try between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She is a U.S. Army combat veteran and has clinical experience supporting people with military or first responder-related stresses. She also has experience with IEP and BIP planning for social-emotional and behavioral supports.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

La'Shundra holds an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credential in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does cost and billing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates will depend on the subscription plan selected.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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