LaDeana Artis, LCSW

LaDeana Artis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family struggles, and life changes such as midlife transitions. LaDeana speaks English and works with clients on practical steps toward feeling more stable and in control.

She takes a person-centered approach, starting where each person is and adapting methods to fit their needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to emotional safety and realistic next steps. LaDeana draws on a mix of methods to meet what each person brings in the room.

Clients may see elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based approaches in sessions. These are used to help with symptoms like anxiety, mood swings, compulsive behaviors, and difficulties with relationships and self-image. The work can include learning new coping skills, practicing emotional regulation, and identifying unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also supports people facing challenges such as grief, addiction, parenting stress, body image concerns, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. LaDeana pays attention to how life transitions affect daily functioning and relationships, and she helps people map a steady path forward.

Her style is direct but warm. She encourages active participation and small, sustainable changes between sessions. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions instead of getting stuck. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety. It often helps with worry, depression, and routine coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to goals and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and shifting course when something does not fit.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into busy days because it can reduce travel and make scheduling simpler. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins, use of video or audio, and flexibility to plan therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments rather than around commute time.