Justin Laffoon, LCSW

Justin Laffoon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and caring-related strain. He supports individuals facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating issues, and challenges tied to sexuality and LGBT concerns. He also works with people dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, guilt, and low self-worth.

Justin keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. He aims to make a room where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. He encourages small, practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than big, abstract goals.

Over 15 years of practice in Arkansas inform his approach. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy methods to help people build coping skills and handle intense emotions. He focuses on skills people can use between sessions.

Clients can expect a collaborative style. Justin listens for what matters most and then tries different tools together to find what helps. He emphasizes rebuilding routines, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm.

His work is aimed at real-life problems like balancing caregiving responsibilities, handling compassion fatigue, repairing communication breakdowns, and coping with life changes. He speaks English and practices in Arkansas as an AR LCSW, and he invites people to take the next step when they feel ready.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them and focuses on moving toward valued actions. It can help with anxiety, grief, and choices that come with caregiving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce worry and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for intense emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, struggles, and daily life, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and letting people join from a convenient location. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and keeps momentum between in-person visits. Many people find technique practice and skill-building translate well to remote sessions, and the therapist will suggest practical ways to use tools between meetings.