- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions help
- Adoption and foster care
About Justin
Justin Colwell is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of professional experience in California. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. He speaks English and accepts international clients, and he approaches work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Justin focuses on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs. He listens first to understand what feels most urgent. Then he works with clients to set small, practical goals and tries out strategies that can be used between sessions.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions are a place to talk honestly, practice new ways of coping, and track what is and isn’t working. He emphasizes clear steps - skills you can use when stress or strong emotions come up.
Justin also pays attention to more specific concerns people bring, such as attachment or abandonment questions, adoption and foster care experiences, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. He adapts his approach when someone is juggling multiple issues at once.
To begin, he encourages a simple conversation to match on goals and timing. The first steps involve a short questionnaire and scheduling that fits each person’s life. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that guide online care
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and coping skills. One common approach emphasizes building concrete coping strategies for stress and anxiety, teaching short exercises and routines people can use when emotions spike. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed support, helping people process difficult experiences at a pace they can handle while learning ways to reduce strong reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaboration includes checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made.
Because the biography does not list specific online session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow work during a lunch break or from different locations. Some formats also let people do shorter check-ins when that suits their schedule. Discuss practical preferences during the initial matching so sessions align with daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Justin commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on topics like abandonment, attachment issues, and adoption and foster care experiences.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and straightforward. He listens, helps set small goals, and practices skills that can be used between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.