LaDeana Artis, LCSW - Therapist in New Jersey

ACT
CBT
Attachment work

About LaDeana

LaDeana Artis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a broad range of related issues. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use to cope and move forward.

She draws on several established therapeutic approaches to meet presenting needs. LaDeana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current interactions.

Her work covers practical concerns such as parenting strain, caregiver stress, communication problems, and commitment issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, body image, eating concerns, and mood challenges including bipolar disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation. LaDeana pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues and to symptoms like dissociation or emotional dysregulation.

In sessions she combines techniques when useful, drawing on elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and client-centered methods to build skills for emotion regulation and clearer communication. She aims to help people practice specific strategies between meetings, like breathing skills, thought records, or role-played conversations.

Her practice is grounded in steady, practical work rather than quick fixes. People who want direct strategies for anxiety or social discomfort, and who prefer clear options to try between sessions, may find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session.

Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions

LaDeana commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to identify actions that matter to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and getting clearer about personal values.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT often includes exercises to test beliefs, gradual exposure to feared situations, and practical skill-building for anxiety and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your goals and preferences, and suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively so the plan fits your needs.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday. They also support continuing work when attending in person is difficult, while keeping the focus on practicing skills, behavioral experiments, and communication exercises that transfer to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues listed on her profile.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style blends client-centered work with practical therapies like ACT, CBT, and DBT to build skills and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She is an LCSW with 13 years of experience in mental health practice.

Where is she based and licensed?

She practices in New Jersey and holds the NJ LCSW credential.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first appointment?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.