Justin Laffoon

Justin Laffoon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addictions, eating concerns, bipolar and depression, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. Justin aims to make seeking help feel possible and straightforward for people who are worn out or worried.

He focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they think and feel. Sessions are practical and conversational, with attention to what is happening day to day. Justin encourages small, doable steps that fit into a person's life rather than overwhelming plans.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He uses tools from these methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of responding, and strengthen coping skills for strong emotions including anger.

Over a 15-year career Justin has worked with many kinds of concerns, including caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation. He explains options clearly and helps people pick strategies that match their goals. The work aims to reduce distress and increase things people value in their daily lives.

Justin practices in Arkansas as an LCSW, and he talks with people in English. He does not take international clients. To start, he guides people through a short matching process to find a good time and plan for sessions.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for stress, anger, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to manage intense emotions and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so it fits the person’s life and needs.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy schedules and can reduce travel time. It also lets people try shorter check-ins when needed and use tools and worksheets between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT skills to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical steps for managing anger and stress.