- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and family issues
About La'Shundra
La'Shundra Connor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. She also focuses on specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, and challenges related to autism and Asperger syndrome.
Connor draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop coping and regulation skills. In sessions she addresses communication and conflict resolution, problem-solving around blended family dynamics, and support for caregivers who are managing chronic stress. Her background includes supporting first responders and people facing guilt, shame, impulsivity, or the aftermath of domestic violence and separation.
As a U.S. Army combat veteran and retiree, she brings lived experience with military culture and has worked with service members, dependents, and families. She also has experience contributing to IEP and BIP planning for social-emotional and behavioral supports in educational settings.
In conversation she helps clients name immediate goals, practice specific skills, and try small changes between sessions. People can expect direct, practical strategies for parenting challenges, managing anxiety, and handling family of origin issues. She works in English and is based in Missouri.
To begin, clients follow the directory's matching steps and schedule an initial session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location.
Approaches used and how online work fits everyday life
La'Shundra Connor uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and practical problem solving. One common element is teaching coping and regulation skills that help reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning. These skills can be useful for people managing anxiety, stress, or emotional reactions tied to trauma.She also works on communication and conflict resolution strategies, helping people practice ways to speak up, set limits, and repair interactions with family members or caregivers. For parenting concerns, sessions can include concrete strategies to manage behavior and build predictable routines that reduce daily friction.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help clients identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are made as work proceeds so the plan matches what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break or after work. It can also let someone avoid video when bandwidth is limited or use audio-only for a quick support session. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and techniques to what suits each person's routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck after a life change?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to identify small, manageable goals and build skills for coping and decision making. Sessions often include practice of communication and regulation strategies.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of professional experience and prior work supporting service members and their families. Her background also includes work on IEP and BIP planning for social-emotional and behavioral supports.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Missouri. Her practice is located in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.