- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions coping
- Trauma recovery
About Justin
Justin Colwell is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, including concerns around abandonment and attachment issues.
He keeps conversations straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can try between meetings. Justin adapts the pace to each person's comfort and circumstances while emphasizing respectful, sensitive interaction.
In practice he addresses related problems such as communication difficulties, codependency, commitment issues, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image worries, and concerns linked to autism or personality patterns like avoidant or antisocial traits.
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and frames work in terms of present-day problems and workable strategies. Clients can expect a mix of talking through experiences, identifying patterns, and practicing new ways of responding to stress and triggers.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day patterns and practical skills. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches ways to manage anxiety and urges related to addiction; sessions break problems into steps you can practice between meetings. Another often-used method involves trauma-informed talking and stabilization strategies to reduce reactivity and make daily life more manageable.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as work progresses so the plan fits the client's needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care across locations, but specific scheduling and format details should be checked when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like attachment and abandonment concerns.
How does he approach guilt or shame related issues?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational work to identify patterns and small changes that reduce shame and guilt over time.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California and works with clients located there as described in his profile.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, he accepts international clients; confirm timing and any regional requirements when you book.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.