Dr. Justin Cole, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Justin Cole helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. He also supports those dealing with intimacy-related issues and parenting strain. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that people can use right away.

He draws on 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. He aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental so people can talk about hard feelings and difficult memories. He emphasizes clear goals and small changes that add up over time.

His work often addresses attachment struggles, commitment and communication problems, and the burdens that come with caregiving. He also assists people coping with chronic pain, illness, and aging-related challenges. Difficult relationship patterns such as avoidance, dependence, or codependency are common topics in his work.

Dr. Cole uses a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and client-centered methods. These tools are used to help people manage distressing thoughts, calm strong emotions, and build more effective behaviors.

He trained and worked as an Army social work officer earlier in his career, and now practices in Colorado as an LCSW and CSW. If someone is ready to begin, he asks that they use the site to start the matching process and schedule a time to meet.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, chronic health challenges, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with anxiety and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of relating and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals, symptoms, and life circumstances. That choice can shift over time as new issues come up or progress is made.

The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people meet from different locations within the same region and keep continuity when life gets crowded. Ask about available formats when you start the matching process so arrangements match your schedule and needs.