Dr. Justin Cole, LCSW, CSW
Colorado · 25 years in practice
Dr. Justin Cole helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, intimacy-related worries, and parenting challenges.
License and registration
- LCSW, Colorado
- CSW.00001426 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1588688667 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, intimacy-related worries, and parenting challenges. He is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with long experience in social work.
He aims to offer a steady, calm presence while people sort through difficult feelings and decisions. He focuses on practical conversations that get to what matters most. Sessions center on understanding emotions and attachment patterns, and then trying small, doable changes.
Background and approach
He draws on methods from Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide that work. Dr. Cole brings 25 years of professional experience to his practice.
That background includes work in social work roles where listening closely and helping people find workable steps was central. He uses a straightforward, respectful manner rather than technical jargon. In a typical session he invites people to name the feelings that come up and to notice how those feelings shape behavior.
Then he helps identify alternatives and practice them between sessions. The aim is clearer communication, fewer reactive patterns, and more confidence in making choices. For people juggling busy lives, he offers several online formats.
He supports pacing therapy to fit each person's needs and helps clients decide which approach feels most useful for their situation.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Justin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Justin names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their emotional experience and how it affects connection and behavior. It is useful for relationship strain, intimacy worries, and patterns that keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when strong feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes aligned with what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of relating affect current bonds and reactions; it supports people who want clearer ways to connect and feel safer in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That process is collaborative - clients help shape which techniques are used and how quickly to move between experiments and reflection.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can serve as a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing, brief contact between sessions. These options give flexibility while keeping the focus on emotional work and practical skills.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. He also addresses specific focuses like attachment issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and empathetic, emphasizing emotional awareness and practical steps. He combines emotion-focused listening with exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 25 years of professional experience in social work. That experience informs a steady, experienced approach to helping people work through persistent concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and also holds CSW designation in Colorado. His practice is based in Colorado.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients. All work is offered to people located where his licensing allows.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preference.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and practical needs.
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