LaDeana Artis

LaDeana Artis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and a long history in mental health to sessions. She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD. LaDeana aims to meet people where they are and to help them take practical steps toward change.

LaDeana uses a person-centered style that adapts to each person’s needs. She combines methods from cognitive behavioral approaches, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based work, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered practice. That mix is chosen to suit what each person brings to the room and the goals they want to reach.

In session she tends to keep things straightforward and focused on skills you can use between meetings. She helps clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build emotional regulation tools. She also addresses relationship and family patterns that affect daily life.

She has experience helping people cope with grief, caregiver stress, body image and self-esteem concerns, codependency, and the fallout from domestic violence and separation. Her work also covers complex issues such as dissociation, abandonment and attachment difficulties, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

LaDeana encourages steady, realistic progress. She asks questions, listens closely, and partners with clients to set clear, manageable goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help people who feel stuck by giving practical ways to act in line with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try new responses that reduce anxiety or depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and connection; it can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist evaluates the client's needs, goals, and preferences and suggests methods that fit. Sessions may combine elements from different approaches so the work stays focused and useful for everyday life.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are listed by the service. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working on emotion regulation, communication skills, and coping strategies between meetings, so progress continues outside of sessions.