- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and EFT
About Justin
Justin Garris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes, and also lists addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD among his focus areas.
He describes an approach that adapts conversation and planning to each person. Sessions use straightforward talk and practical steps. He aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while addressing the concrete problems that brought them to therapy.
Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of his clinical work. That means sessions may involve noticing patterns of thinking and behavior, and looking at how emotions affect relationships and responses. These methods are often applied to anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship struggles.
His wider list of concerns includes abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and related topics. He also notes experience with co-morbidity and several specific clinical presentations.
People looking to begin can expect a conversational first meeting that clarifies goals and next steps. He practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. For those considering working together, confirm the current session options before scheduling a first appointment.
How CBT and EFT inform online sessions
Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as the main frameworks in session. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and then trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. EFT looks at emotions and how they shape close relationships, helping people recognize emotional patterns and respond differently.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically review goals and then test which combination of techniques feels most useful.
The practical benefits of meeting online include making sessions easier to fit around work, classes, or parenting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when their schedule is tight, or sessions without video when they need a lower-bandwidth option. Because the exact session formats for this therapist are not specified here, confirm the available online session options before booking. Online work can help keep therapy consistent while fitting into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address for young adults?
He lists stress, anxiety, parenting, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and ADHD among his focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He adapts dialogue and planning to each person and uses practical conversation and steps rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counselor.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I follow to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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