Christopher Lankford

Christopher Lankford is a Licensed Certified Social Worker practicing in Arkansas and Missouri with five years of professional experience. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of New England in December 2018 and holds licensure in both states (MO LCSW 2024029657, AR LCSW 9321-C). LCSW indicates his credential as a licensed social worker.

He works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and trauma. Christopher combines clinical training with practical skills-building to help people manage symptoms and respond to challenges in healthier ways.

Christopher approaches clinical work from a stance that respects the dignity and worth of each person, creating a compassionate and empathetic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. He is a gay, older, male therapist who identifies as non-religious and brings liberal perspectives to his practice, including experience supporting LGBT clients and families.

Using evidence-based therapies, he helps clients develop strategies to accept their internal experiences and adopt more helpful responses. Christopher is passionate about teaching skills that support more satisfying day-to-day living, and he acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage.