- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Relationship help
About Justin
Justin Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. He focuses on helping adults who feel stuck by anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, or questions about purpose. Justin writes simply and listens carefully to what a person wants to change. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful from the first meeting.
Justin began working in the helping field in 2013 and brings seven years of LPC experience. He uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing strong emotions and unhelpful thoughts. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work and motivational interviewing for substance use concerns.
In sessions he helps people name what’s causing stress, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping. He supports work on boundaries, codependency patterns, and problems that come from family of origin or fatherhood issues. He offers individual and group counseling as well as substance abuse and couples or family counseling when appropriate.
Justin describes challenges as opportunities to build resilience and regain a sense of control. He often focuses on skill building, behavior changes, and clearer communication. His approach is practical, goal-oriented, and rooted in methods with research support.
People who prefer direct, skills-focused work often find this helpful. Those who want to explore what’s driving their feelings and take concrete steps forward will recognize the emphasis on coping strategies and measurable change.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, so the therapist follows the client’s concerns and priorities and helps them set goals. This approach supports people who want a respectful, listening space to make sense of stress or relationship problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through simple exercises and practical homework. It can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns like codependency by teaching skills to notice and shift automatic reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It is useful when strong emotions, impulsive behavior, or relationship conflicts make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching techniques to what the client finds most helpful.
For practical questions about online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing preferences early helps shape a plan that fits routines and supports steady progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related issues such as codependency, control problems, and family of origin challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and skill-focused, combining listening with concrete exercises from approaches like CBT and DBT to change thoughts and behaviors.
What background does he bring to this work?
Justin has worked in the helping field since 2013 and has seven years of LPC experience providing individual, group, substance abuse, and couples or family counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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