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Justine Walters

Justine Walters, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for grief and self worth

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8 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Grief and loss
  • Self esteem
  • Compassion fatigue

About Justine

Justine Walters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with grief, low self esteem, motivation struggles, and big life changes. She also supports those feeling compassion fatigue and workplace stress. Her way of working aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable.

Justine creates a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to speak about what matters. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life coping strategies rather than jargon. She listens for what feels most important to each person and helps set small, achievable goals to build confidence over time.

Conversations often cover practical skills for handling difficult feelings and improving communication at work or home. She supports people who want to reconnect with a sense of purpose or practice self-love and forgiveness. The tone in sessions is direct but warm, aimed at steady progress.

Justine frames the work as a partnership. She offers gentle encouragement while challenging unhelpful patterns when needed. Her approach is suited to people who want straightforward tools and steady support through transition.

People looking to begin are invited to take a clear next step and see how therapy fits into their life. The goal is progress that feels useful, not perfection.

Approaches that guide online work

Justine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach emphasizes short-term skills and goal-setting to build confidence and improve daily functioning; it helps when motivation or self esteem is low. Another approach focuses on processing grief and loss through guided conversations and pacing, which helps people make small forward steps while honoring what they have lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Justine treats therapy as a collaborative process and checks in about what methods feel most helpful. She will tailor techniques to the client's goals, comfort level, and pace so the work stays useful and manageable.

Confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people sustain steady progress while juggling everyday responsibilities.

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Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Justine commonly help with?

She works with people facing grief and loss, low self esteem, motivation problems, and major life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. She aims to set small goals and teach coping skills that can be used between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of professional experience helping people with grief, self esteem, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

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

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to start therapy?

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