Christopher Lankford , LCSW

Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arkansas and Missouri with five years of professional experience. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of New England in December 2018. As an LCSW he has advanced training in clinical social work that supports his work with individuals facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Christopher has worked with people managing stress, anxiety, anger, motivation and self-esteem concerns, as well as depression and trauma. He approaches clinical work from a place of respect for each person’s dignity and worth, aiming to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. He is motivated by helping clients develop practical skills they can apply between sessions to better manage challenges and pursue more satisfying lives.

Using evidence-based therapies, Christopher supports clients in accepting difficult thoughts and emotions while learning more helpful ways to respond. He emphasizes collaborative skill-building and practical strategies that fit each person’s situation and goals. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and welcomes the step clients take in reaching out for support.

How Christopher’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values to guide meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where learning to live with discomfort supports long-term goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical experiments and behavioral changes. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with motivation and self-esteem.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christopher collaborates with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and personal style, adapting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, manage geographic constraints, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow work on skills and strategies in ways that suit each client’s preferences.