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Justin Colwell

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Justin Colwell

California

Focused support for men's wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Evidence-based care

About Justin

Justin Colwell is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. He focuses on men’s wellbeing and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. Justin approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to help them take the first step toward change.

He personalizes conversations and any plan to match what each person needs. Sessions are practical and centered on clear goals. Topics often include coping skills for anxiety, managing cravings or relapse risks, handling past abuse, and rebuilding self-worth after setbacks.

Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work in the room. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful, with tools people can use between meetings. The focus is on small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Over five years he has worked with a range of challenges, including attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care-related issues, communication problems, and the effects of chronic illness or caregiving stress. He also supports people facing body image issues, commitment worries, and co-occurring conditions.

Sessions are provided in English and he accepts international clients. Justin asks people to pick the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based methods work in online therapy

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work in simple, goal-oriented ways. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, helping people learn breathing, grounding, and behavior strategies to reduce overwhelm. Another approach targets addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, building routines, and practicing relapse-prevention skills to support safer choices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Justin will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans as progress is made. The work is paced to match what feels manageable while keeping attention on small, measurable steps.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or letting someone join from a quieter spot. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to keep momentum between meetings and help skills transfer into everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

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 kinds of problems does Justin address?

He supports people working through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related areas like attachment issues, communication problems, and caregiving stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is respectful and straightforward. He tailors conversations and plans to match each person’s goals and focuses on practical tools to use between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That time includes helping people with addiction coping, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed in California as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His practice and location are listed as California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted as noted in his profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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