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Justin Carson

Therapist · Georgia

Justin Carson

LPC

Practical counseling for life and work challenges

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills
  • Client centered

About Justin

Justin Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and career questions. He works with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed by life changes, or unsure how to move forward. His tone is direct and practical, asking clients to notice strengths they already have and try small changes that add up over time.

Justin has seven years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of settings with diverse people. He draws on several evidence-informed methods to match sessions to a person's goals. That can mean focusing on thinking patterns that get in the way, or on skills to manage intense emotion and cravings.

In sessions he typically combines a client-centered focus with structured techniques. He may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation, or Motivational Interviewing to address ambivalence about change. When relationships are central, elements of the Gottman Method can guide practical conversations about connection and communication.

Justin describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps clients set clear, achievable goals and tracks progress over time. He also works with people on parenting challenges, family of origin issues, grief, and questions about life purpose.

If a person is curious about making changes around substance use, anger, or intimacy-related problems, he offers focused work aimed at building new habits and healthier patterns.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Justin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT helps people notice and test thoughts that make stress and anxiety worse, and it includes practical exercises clients can try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and is useful for substance use or when someone feels unsure about taking the next step.

He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques. These are concrete skills clients can practice outside sessions to manage strong feelings, urges, or marital conflict without escalating tension.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients practice skills in real-time between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication styles to suit each person's daily routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Justin address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, career questions, and coping with major life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions blend a client-centered approach with structured techniques like CBT, DBT skills training, Motivational Interviewing, and elements of the Gottman Method when relationships are a focus.

How much experience does he have?

Justin has seven years of clinical experience working in a variety of helping roles and settings with diverse people.

What credentials and location information should I know?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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