- Relationship clarity
- Self-esteem work
- Career and life transitions
About Justen
Justen Gross is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in North Carolina. He focuses on helping men improve relationships, build self-esteem, and regain motivation. He also helps people facing depression, career stress, and big life changes. His style is straightforward and supportive, aiming to help people take practical steps forward.
He starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths they can use. Sessions focus on clear goals, small behavior changes, and better communication skills. He often addresses issues like attachment, commitment, trust, and intimacy by breaking them into manageable steps.
Justen also works with common sources of strain such as caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and parenting concerns. He talks through patterns like codependency, control issues, impulsivity, and shame so clients can make different choices. When grief, trauma, or betrayal come up, he helps people find ways to cope and rebuild a sense of direction.
His approach treats clients as partners in the process. He encourages practical experiments between sessions and checks progress regularly. People looking for a focused, goal-oriented approach to relationships, work, or emotional recovery may find his style helpful.
Justen practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. He asks interested people to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Justen incorporates evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing behavior and improving relationships. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing new skills in real life to improve communication and reduce conflict. Another approach concentrates on building motivation and self-worth through small achievable goals and repeated steps that strengthen confidence and daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then adapt methods to fit the individual. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed to stay aligned with client priorities.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. Talk with him after matching to decide which way of meeting will best support your needs and day-to-day life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, career struggles, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and supportive, focusing on practical steps, goal setting, and building skills for communication and coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in social work and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy process with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.