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Justin Colwell

Justin Colwell, LCSW

Therapist in California

Restorative support for everyday challenges

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5 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical skill building
  • Respectful collaborative care
  • Focus on self esteem

About Justin

Justin Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, and depression. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can take honest steps toward feeling better.

Justin frames therapy as a collaborative process. He listens first, then tailors conversation and goals to each person’s situation. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer ways to manage difficult feelings. He emphasizes small, doable changes that build confidence over time.

With five years of professional experience, Justin brings steady clinical exposure to common life challenges. He has supported people facing abandonment issues, attachment concerns, communication problems, body image worries, and caregiver stress. He also has experience with addiction recovery, chronic illness and pain, and the particular strains of adoption and foster care.

Expect straightforward dialogue and a plan that adapts as progress is made. Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work focused on the problems you bring. He encourages people to set realistic goals and to track progress between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Justin accepts international clients. He asks that new clients use the platform’s continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and reducing symptoms. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding, and structured problem solving. These methods aim to reduce immediate distress and increase day-to-day coping.

Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences in manageable steps. This involves slowly talking through painful events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of responding. It can help with trauma, addictions, and improving self esteem by changing how people relate to their memories and reactions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Sessions are collaborative, with regular check-ins about what helps and what to change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during work breaks, and make ongoing support more consistent without requiring a commute.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Justin commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. He also addresses related issues such as attachment, communication problems, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is conversational and goal-oriented. He listens first, then tailors sessions with practical steps people can try between visits.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That time includes supporting people through addiction recovery, trauma, and chronic illness challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice operates from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details during the scheduling process.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

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