LaDeana Artis, LCSW
Licensed social worker specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationships and family
- Anxiety and stress
About LaDeana Artis
LaDeana Artis, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a mental health professional trained to provide therapy and support - with 13 years of experience in the field. She has worked with a wide range of individuals and families who present with diverse symptoms, stressors, and life challenges, offering steady, experienced guidance across stages of change.
Her clinical focus spans trauma, abuse and neglect, abandonment and attachment difficulties, personality and mood concerns, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, family conflict, perinatal mental health, relationship and marital issues, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and other life transitions. She also attends to related areas such as body image, caregiving stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and blended family dynamics.
LaDeana draws from a person-centered, humanistic stance and adapts her methods to the needs of each client or family. She blends evidence-informed modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), interpersonal and structural family approaches, trauma-informed care, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to build interventions tailored to the presenting concern. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, intentional introspection, and practical strategies aimed at helping people move toward meaningful change.
Her clinical focus spans trauma, abuse and neglect, abandonment and attachment difficulties, personality and mood concerns, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, family conflict, perinatal mental health, relationship and marital issues, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and other life transitions. She also attends to related areas such as body image, caregiving stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and blended family dynamics.
LaDeana draws from a person-centered, humanistic stance and adapts her methods to the needs of each client or family. She blends evidence-informed modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), interpersonal and structural family approaches, trauma-informed care, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing to build interventions tailored to the presenting concern. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, intentional introspection, and practical strategies aimed at helping people move toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does LaDeana Artis have?
LaDeana Artis has 13 years of experience.
Is LaDeana Artis a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which designates her as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NJ LCSW 44SC05551600.
In which languages does LaDeana Artis provide therapy?
LaDeana Artis provides therapy in English.
Where is LaDeana Artis located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with LaDeana Artis as my therapist?
You can work with LaDeana Artis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does LaDeana Artis work with international clients?
LaDeana Artis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with LaDeana Artis cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings remain present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how they influence current relationships. It can help with abandonment concerns, attachment wounds, intimacy challenges, and family dynamics by fostering safer ways of connecting.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, allowing the client’s own goals and strengths to guide the work. This humanistic approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and empowerment across a wide range of concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods and will work collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan for sessions.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and maintain continuity during life changes. These options support ongoing access to therapeutic work while allowing clients and therapists to choose the format that best supports progress.