Dr. Justin Cole, LCSW, CSW
Experienced LCSW for midlife transitions
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- 25 years experience
- Relationship focus
- Colorado based
About Justin
Dr. Justin Cole is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns. He also supports parents and individuals coping with family conflict and caregiving strain. He speaks English and practices in Colorado, offering a steady, experienced presence for people navigating big life questions.
With 25 years of professional experience and credentials as an LCSW and CSW, he draws on a military social work background to bring clear guidance and calm to difficult conversations. Sessions focus on listening first, then working together to set practical goals. He aims to make the therapy space straightforward and nonjudgmental.
He uses several well-known approaches to tailor work to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and taking action that matches those priorities.
Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered methods shape how he approaches relationships and emotional connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are available for emotion regulation and interpersonal skills when needed. Techniques are selected to match the specific concern and the person’s pace.
People often come for help with abandonment issues, codependency, commitment worries, body image, chronic illness stress, communication problems, and aging or caregiver stress. The work blends practical skill-building with attention to how early patterns affect current relationships.
To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the listed process.
With 25 years of professional experience and credentials as an LCSW and CSW, he draws on a military social work background to bring clear guidance and calm to difficult conversations. Sessions focus on listening first, then working together to set practical goals. He aims to make the therapy space straightforward and nonjudgmental.
He uses several well-known approaches to tailor work to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports identifying values and taking action that matches those priorities.
Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered methods shape how he approaches relationships and emotional connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are available for emotion regulation and interpersonal skills when needed. Techniques are selected to match the specific concern and the person’s pace.
People often come for help with abandonment issues, codependency, commitment worries, body image, chronic illness stress, communication problems, and aging or caregiver stress. The work blends practical skill-building with attention to how early patterns affect current relationships.
To begin, visitors are invited to use the site Start Therapy flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the listed process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and midlife transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns and try new approaches, useful for stress, worry, and relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people change how they connect and communicate.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. Plans can be adjusted over time so the work stays relevant to what the person needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into daily routines, such as squeezing a check-in into a lunch break or avoiding extra travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to continue regular work while balancing caregiving, health appointments, or work demands. Licensed professionals can use the same clinical tools online as in person, with a focus on practical strategies and improving everyday functioning.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family conflict, plus related challenges such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with an emphasis on listening, clear next steps, and skill-building that fits everyday life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of professional practice experience and a background as an Army social work officer to his work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.