Justin Colwell, LCSW

Licensed in California · 5 years in practice

Justin Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience based in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 108254 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1033577531 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Justin

Justin Colwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience based in California. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Justin offers direct, steady support and aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming for someone reaching out.

Sessions with Justin are conversational and practical. He listens for what matters most to each person and then adapts the discussion and plan to fit those needs.

Background and approach

Expect clear suggestions, skills to practice between sessions, and check-ins about what is and isn’t working. His approach is respectful and compassionate. He pays attention to background issues like attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress when those concerns come up.

He also addresses co-occurring problems such as chronic illness, body image, or communication struggles that can affect daily life. Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions rather than relying on one fixed method. He helps people talk through painful experiences, build coping skills, and set realistic goals.

Over time the aim is to reduce distress and increase the sense of control and wellbeing. People can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and a plan that changes as progress is made. Justin works in English and accepts clients in California as well as international clients who seek support.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Justin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Therapeutic methods and online care that fit your life

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional recovery. One common approach helps people learn specific skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes that reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on processing trauma and painful experiences gently, helping a person make sense of their history and reduce its hold on daily life.

Choosing the right method is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and daily routines, then try approaches that match those needs. Together the client and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so work stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let someone share updates or practice ideas between meetings and fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to get consistent help around work, caregiving, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Justin commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also works with related issues like attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on listening, teaching coping skills, and making a plan that fits each person's needs.

What experience does he bring?

He has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and anxiety.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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