- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Attachment focus
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker. He holds the LCSW and CSW credentials and has 25 years of professional experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting questions.
He began his career as an Army social work officer and has carried those practical skills into civilian practice. He works with people who are dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the fallout from domestic violence. He also addresses personality-related patterns such as avoidant, dependent, and antisocial features when they affect daily life.
In sessions he uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That means conversations that look at thoughts and behaviors, skills for handling intense emotion, and attention to relationship patterns that keep problems repeating.
People can expect direct conversation about what matters to them and practical steps to try between sessions. He pays attention to how family history and past losses shape present choices. The tone is straightforward and focused on what is most useful next.
Dr. Cole asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Available sessions and formats should be confirmed when booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone stuck and avoids meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety and for changing self-critical thinking that fuels shame. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Cole will discuss options and pick methods together based on what the client needs, wants, and can use. That collaborative choice means sessions can focus on values-driven action, skill practice, or examining relationship patterns depending on the person. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options when booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into the day, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove travel time. Online work still supports doing exercises, practicing new behaviors between meetings, and reviewing progress together. The therapist and client work together to shape sessions so they fit daily life and the goals the client brings.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting matters. He also addresses related topics such as abandonment, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical talk and skills from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based, and client-centered approaches. Sessions mix exploration of patterns with concrete strategies to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He began as an Army social work officer and has 25 years of professional experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. That background informs a practical, problem-focused approach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Colorado LCSW and CSW and practices in Colorado. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are available in English for people located where his Colorado licensure applies.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching process will clarify how sessions are scheduled.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.