- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem work
- Career and motivation
About Justen
Justen Gross is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with relationships, motivation, self-esteem, career issues, depression, anxiety, and other life stressors. He focuses on practical steps a person can use to feel more steady and confident in daily life.
Justen starts by treating the person in front of him as the primary expert on their own story. He listens for strengths and past solutions the client may already be using. Sessions move at a clear pace and focus on small, realistic actions a person can try between meetings.
He often works through relationship and intimacy concerns by clarifying communication patterns and expectations. For career or motivation problems he helps people break large goals into manageable tasks and addresses barriers that get in the way. When depression, grief, or trauma appear, he aims to restore functioning with practical coping skills and steady check-ins.
Justen also supports people dealing with parenting stress, caregiver burden, and role changes after separation or loss. He brings attention to patterns such as codependency, attachment-related worries, or difficulty with commitment and control. Sessions include time to rehearse new ways of interacting and to plan concrete next steps.
Over his two decades of practice he has helped people navigate both sudden life changes and long-standing patterns. For someone who finds social situations, speaking up, or meeting new people hard, he focuses on clear skills and small exposures so progress feels manageable.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Justen works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skills and measurable steps. One approach focuses on behavioral experiments and graded exposure - gradually facing challenging social situations in small, planned steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach addresses thinking patterns and practical problem solving by breaking big problems into manageable parts and practicing new responses.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, situations, and preferences. That usually means trying a few approaches and adjusting based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
The specific session formats Justen offers are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to help clients practice skills between meetings and to bring therapy into real-life contexts.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps people with relationship problems, self-esteem, career struggles, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and family issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical steps and skills a person can apply between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of relationship and emotional concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.