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Christopher Lankford, LCSW
Arkansas
LCSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Skills focused work
About Christopher
Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and Arkansas with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and other life changes. He also addresses concerns related to bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and LGBT-related issues.
He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of New England in December 2018. In sessions he focuses on practical skills people can use right away. That can look like noticing thoughts and testing whether they help, learning breathing and grounding practices, or trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Christopher draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance and commitment strategies. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work when those fit a person's goals. Sessions emphasize clear steps, short skills practice, and regular review of what is or is not working.
He works with issues that include attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, eating and substance-related problems, communication and control issues, and impulse-related struggles. He also supports people facing body image, gender dysphoria, guilt or shame, and forgiveness work.
People can expect straightforward, skills-based sessions that focus on what to try next. Christopher aims to help people identify unhelpful patterns and build manageable habits that fit daily life. He encourages practical homework and a pacing that matches each person's comfort level.
How his approaches translate to online work
Christopher often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. CBT in online sessions focuses on practical exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that can be practiced between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify values and learn ways to accept difficult feelings while taking value-driven actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are applied when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; these skills can be taught and practiced during sessions and reinforced with homework.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. He reviews what is helping and adjusts techniques so sessions stay focused on concrete progress and doable homework.
Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or work break, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try out new skills in the settings where they live and work, while keeping the focus on clear steps and measurable practice.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches with clear steps and short practice tasks between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of New England and has five years of practice as an LCSW.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and Arkansas and practices from Arkansas.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the platform's booking flow; the profile does not list specific session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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