Justin Laffoon
Practical, compassionate support for life’s challenges
LCSW Arkansas
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Justin
Justin Laffoon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Arkansas who brings 15 years of clinical experience to his practice.
Background and approach
He works with adults on concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including depression and bipolar, and a range of behavioral challenges like addictions and eating issues. He also pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and questions of sexuality and self-love.
His style emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings safely. Justin draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people develop practical skills, clarify values, and build coping strategies.
He aims to support and empower clients through life transitions and complicated emotional experiences, encouraging courage and realistic steps toward change. Sessions focus on collaboration between therapist and client, with attention to practical tools and personal goals.
Justin communicates in English and offers online formats that can fit varied schedules and preferences.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions this approach is used to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new ways of thinking and specific behavior changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action. Online ACT work often includes exercises in mindfulness, values clarification, and behavioral experiments that clients can use between sessions.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work between client and therapist. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life circumstances to determine whether CBT, ACT, DBT elements, or a blend best fits the client's needs, and will adjust methods over time based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own environments. These options can make it easier to practice skills between sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and fit therapy into busy routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Arkansas
Languages
English