Justin Laffoon, LCSW

Licensed in Arkansas · 15 years in practice

Justin Laffoon is a licensed clinical social worker based in Arkansas who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, Arkansas: 3639-C · expires December 2026
NPI: 1548469059 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Justin

Justin Laffoon is a licensed clinical social worker based in Arkansas who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating struggles, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT matters. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters most to them.

With 15 years of experience, Justin focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. He listens first, then suggests tools that match each person's needs. His approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Those methods guide treatment choices but are adapted to fit each person’s situation. Justin emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to manage mood and stress. Many people come for help with caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, or feelings of isolation and low self-worth.

He also works with concerns like anger, bipolar mood management, and compassion fatigue for those in helping roles. Justin aims to partner with people who want clearer thinking and steadier emotional balance. He encourages small, sustainable changes that add up over time.

The focus is on making progress that feels real and useful in everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Justin names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, even when emotions are strong. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, grief, and finding direction after life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and mood regulation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy highlights skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. It can be a strong fit for people dealing with anger, impulsive behaviors, or intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people connect face to face, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins or shorter contacts between meetings. These options offer flexibility and accessibility while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, addictions, eating problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He keeps sessions practical and conversational, listening first and offering tools people can use between meetings to manage mood and stress.

What kind of background does he have?

He brings 15 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Arkansas.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are sessions offered in?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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