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Dr. Justin Cole

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Dr. Justin Cole

Colorado

Experienced Colorado LCSW helping men’s wellbeing

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  • Calm straightforward support
  • Practical skills focus
  • Values driven work

About Justin

Dr. Justin Cole is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He brings 25 years of professional experience to sessions and aims to make first steps easier for people who are nervous about starting therapy. He offers a calm, straightforward presence and invites clients to talk about what matters most to them.

He worked previously as an Army Social Work Officer and uses that background to inform a practical approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and on building skills to manage stress and anxiety. He also helps people address relationship, family, intimacy, and parenting concerns through steady, focused conversations.

Dr. Cole draws from a range of approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take manageable action. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change patterns that make day-to-day life harder. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape current connections with others.

Therapy sessions are designed to be direct and collaborative. He listens without judgment and helps people develop practical strategies for communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving. The work often mixes skill practice with talking through difficult experiences.

If you want to begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session details are scheduled according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Cole commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people try new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding with empathy so clients can explore their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That planning can change over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to check in during a lunch break, or reduce travel time. Online work can focus on the same skills as in-person therapy - values-guided action, thinking patterns, and relationship issues - and sessions are paced to match each person's life and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication problems, and domestic violence.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is direct and collaborative. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises to build skills for managing emotions and improving relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 25 years of professional experience and earlier service as an Army Social Work Officer to his clinical work.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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