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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Christopher
Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri and Arkansas with five years of experience, Christopher Lankford helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of New England in 2018. Christopher uses several evidence-based approaches to help clients learn practical skills they can use day to day.
Christopher focuses on straight talk and skill building. Sessions aim to identify what’s causing strain and to practice small changes that reduce distress. He describes therapy as a place to name thoughts and feelings and try new responses rather than a place for judgment.
His work covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship stress, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and substance-related problems. He also addresses attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, body image, gender dysphoria, and related struggles such as guilt, shame, and impulsivity.
Christopher commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques. These approaches show up as concrete skills in sessions - for example, learning to notice automatic thoughts, practicing grounding strategies, and setting realistic behavioral steps.
He offers straightforward guidance on coping with life changes and building day-to-day routines. Christopher asks clients to set clear goals and to test small changes between sessions. That practical emphasis is meant to help people see what works in their own lives.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. Online work with ACT usually focuses on practicing acceptance skills and identifying personal values to guide small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In virtual sessions clients learn to spot unhelpful thinking and to try concrete behavior experiments between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, often using short coaching-style practice during sessions.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they choose strategies to try and adjust them based on what fits the client’s life and progress.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day, and let people work on skills in the settings where they live. Licensed professionals often use video or phone options, but check with the matching process to learn which formats this therapist currently offers.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as body image and substance problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals. Expect learning exercises, mindfulness practices, and steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience since completing a Master of Social Work in 2018.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Missouri and Arkansas and works from Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.