Dr. Justin Cole, LCSW, CSW
Experienced LCSW focused on relationships and stress
Details
| Name | Dr. Justin Cole |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with 25 years of experience. He offers a steady, practical approach that helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns.
He speaks plainly and focuses on real changes people can use in daily life. Dr. Cole builds sessions around listening first.
He encourages people to tell their stories and notice patterns that cause pain. From there he helps clients try small, manageable changes and new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Background and approach
He draws on several approaches including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Those methods guide conversations rather than dictate them, and he adapts tools to each person’s situation. Over his career he has supported people dealing with abandonment fears, caregiver stress, body image struggles, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and a range of personality-related issues.
He focuses on practical steps for everyday life, like managing difficult conversations and setting limits. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Dr.
Cole uses straightforward language and a calm presence to help people feel heard and move toward clearer choices.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Justin works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Justin among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Justin directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Justin directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How approaches like Narrative and ACT work online
He often uses Narrative Therapy, which invites people to tell and reframe the stories that shape their daily life. This helps with relationship patterns, identity questions, and recurring conflicts by separating the person from the problem.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where people want to act differently but feel stuck.
Attachment-Based Therapy appears in sessions when relationship patterns and closeness are central concerns. It looks at how early bonds influence current connections and offers small changes to improve communication and safety in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist asks about needs, goals, and preferences and then tries methods that fit each person. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy can make regular work on these approaches easier to maintain. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and body language. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit therapy into busy days. These options make it simpler to schedule consistent sessions and keep progress moving forward.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family and parenting concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication, and related concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens to each person’s story, then uses coaching-style exercises and reflective questions to try new ways of thinking and relating.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings. That background shapes a steady, practical approach to common life stresses.
Where is this therapist licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Colorado and practices from that state. Sessions are provided to people located within the applicable jurisdictional limits.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the therapist's accepted regions.
How are sessions conducted and what formats are available?
Sessions are available by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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