- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Trauma support
About La'Shundra
La'Shundra Connor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and family conflict. She also supports those processing trauma and abuse and helps with communication and coping skills. Her profile notes experience with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and behavior planning supports such as IEP and BIP-related work.
La'Shundra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. She focuses on building a respectful space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Sessions emphasize skill-building for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and problem solving for everyday challenges.
She has professional experience helping clients with caregiver stress, blended family concerns, divorce and separation, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or impulsivity. Her background also includes work related to autism and Asperger Syndrome and first responder concerns. This range gives her familiarity with varied family-of-origin and relationship patterns.
La'Shundra is a U.S. Army combat veteran and brings that lived experience to her clinical perspective. She has worked with service members, dependents, and families and understands some of the stresses tied to military life. Her approach aims to be practical, respectful, and rooted in everyday problem solving.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward goal-setting and focused sessions that target coping and communication. She encourages small, manageable steps and supports clients as they try out new ways of handling old problems.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
La'Shundra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills-based work for emotion regulation, which teaches specific ways to manage strong feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. This can help with anxiety, mood swings, and caregiver stress. Another emphasis is on communication and conflict-resolution strategies, which help people set boundaries, improve conversations, and manage family tensions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and daily life. If one technique does not feel helpful, adjustments are made together until a workable plan is found.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a break from work. It can also make it simpler to practice communication or coping skills in real-life settings and follow up on homework between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, family conflict, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment issues, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and direct, with an emphasis on skill-building for coping, communication, and emotion regulation. Sessions aim to set clear goals and practice manageable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician and additional experience related to military populations noted in her background.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.