Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Christopher Lankford, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 9321-C
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2024029657
- NPI
- 1558920694
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Christopher supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT and CBT informed
- DBT skills for emotion
- Mindfulness practices
About Christopher
Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and Arkansas with five years of clinical practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. He also helps with relationship and family concerns and mood and attention diagnoses such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.
Christopher uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He focuses on helping people learn practical tools to manage intense feelings and everyday problems. Sessions include talking through current struggles and practicing new ways to respond to thoughts and urges.
His approach draws from therapies that teach acceptance, skills for emotional regulation, and techniques to change unhelpful thinking. He emphasizes learning concrete strategies that can be used between sessions. This includes mindfulness practices and problem-focused steps to reduce distress.
Christopher trained at the University of New England, earning a master’s degree in social work in 2018. He has worked in settings where addressing trauma, substance use, and mood instability were common parts of care. That background informs how he structures sessions and goals.
People who prefer clear, practical guidance are likely to find his style helpful. He is fluent in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered and how they fit your schedule.
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How online work uses evidence-based methods
Christopher draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and issues of motivation. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are useful when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflict get in the way of daily life. Together these approaches give a mix of acceptance, skill practice, and behavior change.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying skills-based practice for a period and then adjusting the focus if needed.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current online session options before booking. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when needed. He will discuss how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect during the first meeting.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches that teach techniques for managing emotions and changing unhelpful thinking. Sessions focus on concrete tools and short-term goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience since completing his master’s degree in social work in 2018.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Missouri and Arkansas and is based in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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