- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Parenting and intimacy
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole is a Colorado licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and his practice draws on a range of established therapeutic approaches.
He previously served as an Army social work officer, and that background shaped a practical, direct style. In sessions he focuses on clear problem solving and on building skills people can use between meetings. He works to make space for honest talk about fears, avoidance, and communication patterns.
Dr. Cole uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try actions that match personal values. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current closeness and trust.
People who come for help with abandonment worries, commitment struggles, or codependency find work on boundaries and decision making. Those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, or aging concerns get pragmatic planning and emotional pacing strategies.
The approach includes skill practice, guided reflection, and focused conversations about goals. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change next. To begin, the practice asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and practicing different behaviors to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and helps people try new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process can shift as progress is made and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and then bring observations back to the session for review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses a practical, skills-focused style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including prior service as an Army social work officer.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Colorado LCSW and also holds the CSW credential. His practice is based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
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?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.