- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and codependency.
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and interaction patterns affect daily life. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when they fit the situation. Sessions focus on noticing feelings, naming patterns, and trying small changes in how people relate to themselves and others.
Justin’s background includes service as an Army Social Work Officer. That experience shaped his practical approach to problem solving and to working through strong reactions tied to loss or trauma. He brings a focus on clear communication and steady support while people work through difficult topics.
People who work with him can expect straightforward conversation about what’s happening now and what could be tried next. He helps clients identify repeated patterns, understand the feelings underneath them, and practice different ways of responding. He uses short, achievable steps so progress is easier to notice.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s professional standards in Colorado. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create. In online sessions this means the therapist helps clients notice moments of feeling and respond differently in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and take meaningful action despite difficult emotions. That can help with anxiety, stress, and persistent avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape responses now and helps people experiment with new ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what works in practice.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on difficult days, and reduce travel time. They also let people connect from different locations when scheduling is tight. Licensed professionals can adapt EFT and ACT tools to an online setting so clients can practice new responses between sessions.
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 help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, intimacy issues, and parenting difficulties. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness concerns, and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment ideas to look at emotions and interaction patterns. He also applies ACT and CBT strategies when they match a client's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including prior service as an Army Social Work Officer.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed in Colorado as an LCSW and also holds the CSW credential. His practice is located in Colorado.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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