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La'Shundra Connor

At a glance

Experience
3 years
Based in
Missouri
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistMissouri

La'Shundra Connor, LCSW

Compassionate support for stress and family challenges

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCSW Missouri 2024036768

NPI1578296331

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  • Military informed care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Parenting support

About La'Shundra

La'Shundra Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She is a U.S. Army combat veteran and brings experience supporting Service members, dependents, and families. Her background also includes work with social and communication skills and behavioral planning for educational settings.

She focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions emphasize practical coping and regulation strategies. She also helps with conflict resolution and parenting concerns in ways that fit each person’s life.

Her work has included creating Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) supports tied to social-emotional and behavioral needs. That experience informs how she helps people plan everyday supports and routines.

Connor uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and prefers to tailor methods to what the person needs. She encourages collaboration so goals are clear and achievable. Her military background can inform how she approaches service and civilian life transitions without steering treatment toward any single method.

She has three years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Missouri. People who choose her often want practical tools and steady support while they make changes. To start, readers should follow the site's steps to match and schedule a session.

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

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

La'Shundra Connor uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, trauma, family concerns, and parenting challenges. Cognitive and behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing alternative responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Skills-based strategies teach concrete coping tools for emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving so people have practical steps to use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals and try methods that match those goals and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful, and the client’s feedback guides the plan.

Session format options are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in real-life contexts and bring specific situations from daily life into discussion. Licensed professionals can help decide which approaches and formats will work best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting problems, and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions focus on creating an open, nonjudgmental space and on teaching practical coping and regulation skills that people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working clinically as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and has additional professional experience with educational planning and behavioral supports.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Missouri as indicated in her profile.

In which languages can I speak with her?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with people outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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