Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Justin Laffoon, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 3639-C
- NPI
- 1548469059
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Justin 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.
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- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Justin
Justin Laffoon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
He uses direct, practical conversation in sessions. He helps people name their immediate problems and figure out small steps they can try between meetings. Sessions include checking current struggles, teaching skills from cognitive behavioral work, and practicing ways to manage strong emotions.
Justin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, commit to meaningful actions, and develop concrete coping skills. The focus is on what works in day-to-day life rather than abstract theory.
He also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, and sexuality. He talks through practical strategies for parenting strain, relapse prevention for addictions, and managing mood swings related to bipolar disorder.
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused. People who want straightforward guidance, tools to manage strong feelings, and clear steps to try between sessions tend to find this style useful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How ACT, CBT, and DBT guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by worrying thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to test beliefs and change routines that maintain anxiety or low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It is useful when intense emotions or frequent conflicts make daily life harder.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Justin will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan with clients. He collaborates to find what helps most, combining techniques from these approaches when needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list formats. Ask about available online options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that suits the client's routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating issues, parenting stress, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, conversational sessions that mix skill teaching with problem solving. The work focuses on concrete steps and emotion regulation rather than only talk.
How long has he practiced?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers