Christopher Lankford, LCSW

Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Certified Social Worker practicing in Arkansas and Missouri with more than five years of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of New England in December 2018 and now applies that training to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and trauma. As an LCSW - a Licensed Certified Social Worker - he combines professional assessment with practical skills training so clients can better navigate difficult thoughts and emotions.

Christopher approaches care from a place of respect for each person’s dignity and worth, creating a compassionate, empathetic environment where feelings and experiences can be expressed without judgment. He emphasizes evidence-based techniques that help clients notice and accept internal experiences while building more effective ways to respond to them. His work is focused on teaching concrete skills that support healthier coping and more satisfying daily living.

Recognizing that starting therapy takes courage, Christopher encourages those taking that first step and supports clients through the initial process of identifying goals and developing strategies that fit their lives and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify what matters to them and to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. In practice this helps people reduce avoidance and take meaningful action aligned with their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is a practical, skills-oriented approach that supports people dealing with stress, low mood, and anxiety by teaching tools to reframe thoughts and build healthier routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Christopher collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. He tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the therapy remains a good fit.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access regular support without rearranging a whole day. These flexible formats allow clients to connect from home or work, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change.