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Justin Colwell

Justin Colwell, LCSW

California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in California
LCSW, licence 108254
NPI
1033577531
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
California

These details come from information Justin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction coping skills
  • Trauma and abuse

About Justin

Justin Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

Justin uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and clearer thinking about problems that interfere with daily life. He adapts the pace and focus to what each person needs and checks in often about progress.

In session Justin helps people build concrete skills for managing anxiety and cravings, and for handling emotional reactions tied to trauma. He also helps clients sort through difficult feelings after adoption, foster care, or loss of connection. Conversations may include looking at patterns in relationships and testing small changes outside the session.

He keeps work grounded in everyday concerns - work schedules, family roles, money stress, health limitations, and caregiving demands. Justin aims for therapy to be useful between meetings, with homework or experiments that fit a person's routine.

Clients should expect a direct, calm approach that balances problem solving with space to process emotions. He offers services in English and accepts international clients; people are encouraged to confirm session options before booking.

BHow sessions work

Practical approaches and how online sessions work

Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills practice and symptom reduction. One common approach is skills-based work for anxiety and cravings, which teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another approach addresses trauma-related reactions by helping people identify triggers, understand patterns, and test small changes in thinking and behavior to reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right way of working is collaborative. He will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and life demands, then suggest approaches and adjust them over time. The plan can shift as progress and preferences become clearer, so clients help decide what feels most useful.

The biography did not specify particular online session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for appointments. It also makes it possible to continue consistent sessions when work, caregiving, or health issues make in-person visits difficult.

CAreas of focus

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

Listed in

California

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses direct conversation and practical coping strategies, adjusting the plan to what the client says is most urgent.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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