Christopher Lankford, LCSW

Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with five years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Social Work and practices from Arkansas. Christopher aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things without fear of judgment.

He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with major life changes. He also helps people facing trauma, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity. Christopher works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues and additional focus areas listed in his profile.

Christopher uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Sessions emphasize skill-building so people can try new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings. He explains techniques plainly and practices them together with clients during sessions.

His style is compassionate and direct. He values each person’s dignity and wants clients to leave with usable tools for everyday life. Christopher encourages small, steady steps and regular practice between meetings.

For people looking for flexible formats, he offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How CBT, ACT, and DBT work online

Christopher commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to shift each part. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then choosing actions that match personal values. ACT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with unwanted thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication - it can help with intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Christopher collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He introduces techniques, tests what helps, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so therapy matches real life needs.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls work well for teaching skills and practicing between-session exercises. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy within a busy schedule and to use skills where they matter most.