- Anxiety support
- Addiction coping
- Trauma work
About Justin
Justin Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of practice experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and Justin accepts international clients.
He focuses on clear, practical conversation. Sessions typically cover coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage addictive behaviors, and ways to handle the effects of past trauma. Justin adapts the pace to what each person needs and concentrates on concrete steps rather than jargon.
Clients can expect to talk through current problems and develop small, testable changes to try between sessions. He also addresses related issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, communication problems, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress when these come up. The work aims to make day-to-day situations feel more manageable.
Justin brings five years of professional experience in clinical settings to his practice. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work and reviews progress regularly with each client. He explains options plainly and helps people set practical goals.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting. He notes that the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. The emphasis is on clear next steps and steady progress rather than promises about results.
Approach and how online sessions work
Justin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. One common approach is cognitive-based work that looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical ways to test and change those thoughts; this can help with social anxiety, worry, and low mood. Another approach is skills-based coping strategies that teach breathing, attention shifts, and behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the first few sessions. Justin will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together with each client so the work matches needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and meant to find what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For someone who finds meeting new people or speaking in groups hard, remote sessions can reduce the intensity of first meetings while still allowing full conversational work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. He also helps with related issues like attachment, abandonment, and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses plain, practical conversation focused on skills and small changes. Sessions emphasize clear steps to try between meetings rather than clinical language.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience using clinical interventions in practice settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.