- Relationship focus
- Evidence-based care
- Practical goals
About Justen
Justen Gross is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with relationships, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, anxiety, and codependency. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support during change. People meet him to address grief, parenting strain, or conflicts that leave them stuck.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative effort where the client is the expert on their life. He listens for strengths and builds on what already works. Sessions focus on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and small habit changes that fit daily life.
Justen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and make progress feel manageable. He prioritizes short-term goals alongside deeper work so clients notice shifts early on. This can help with setbacks like impulsivity, guilt, or commitment worries.
Over two decades he has supported people navigating abandonment, attachment questions, family problems, and recovery from trauma and abuse. He also helps with practical pressures such as caregiver stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. The aim is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.
If someone wants to begin, he encourages simple first steps: identifying the main concern, setting achievable goals, and finding a pace that fits their schedule. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s needs.
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Justen typically uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding relationship patterns. One common approach centers on building clearer communication and healthier boundaries to reduce codependent dynamics and improve intimacy and trust. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing new ways to express needs and limits.Another useful method emphasizes coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood challenges. It teaches simple strategies for managing overwhelm, regulating emotions, and making small behavior changes that support daily functioning. These techniques help with things like impulsivity, anger, and caregiver strain.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust plans so progress fits real life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow more consistent scheduling during career or family transitions, letting people work on goals without major disruptions to routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship trouble, self-esteem problems, career stress, depression, anxiety, and codependency among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, strengths-focused approach and uses evidence-based techniques to set practical goals and track progress.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, trauma recovery, grief, and parenting challenges.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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