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Justin Laffoon, LCSW
Arkansas
LCSW focused on anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT skills practice
- ACT values work
- DBT coping skills
About Justin
Justin Laffoon is an Arkansas licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also works with grief, addictions, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, bipolar and depression concerns.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills work. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and testing different responses. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to structure sessions and practice skills between meetings.
Justin pays attention to everyday pressures like caregiving strain, isolation and communication problems. He helps people work through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and building self-acceptance. He also addresses sexuality and the ways it can affect relationships and self-image.
Sessions move at a practical pace. He breaks problems into steps and suggests concrete exercises clients can try between sessions. He uses short check-ins to track progress and adapts the focus based on what helps people make small, measurable changes.
People who choose him can expect direct planning, behavioral experiments, and skills practice. He asks specific questions, sets clear goals, and reviews what worked in prior sessions. To begin, he asks prospective clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT, ACT and DBT inform online sessions
Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include behavioral experiments and homework to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage actions aligned with those values. ACT can help when avoidance or difficult emotions are getting in the way of meaningful steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes practical coping tools such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT strategies are useful for managing intense emotion and improving everyday functioning.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what works for the person. Expect an ongoing review of skills and practical problem solving.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist's listing does not specify formats here, so checking available formats is part of getting started. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving duties.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, bipolar and depression, and related issues.
How does he structure therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and reviewing what worked between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience as an LCSW in clinical practice.
What credential and location should I expect?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arkansas and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.