Justen Gross, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Justen

Justen Gross is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, and life transitions. He speaks plainly and helps clients identify strengths they can use to move forward.

Seeking change can feel hard, and he offers steady guidance during that first step. He favors an evidence-based approach that translates into clear, doable steps in sessions.

Background and approach

Conversations center on what's happening now, what matters most to the client, and small changes that build momentum. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and anger, helping people explore patterns like attachment problems, codependency, and communication difficulty.

Over two decades he has supported people dealing with caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, impulsivity, infidelity, and the fallout of separation or divorce. He helps clients untangle guilt, shame, abandonment wounds, and feelings of emptiness. Sessions can include coaching-style guidance alongside therapeutic work to rebuild confidence and decision-making.

Justen offers several session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He works in English and practices under the North Carolina LCSW credential. He encourages a collaborative process where clients set goals and move at a manageable pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Two common evidence-based directions in his practice are focused practical strategies and strengths-based coaching. Focused practical strategies break problems into concrete steps you can try between sessions and are helpful for anxiety, stress, and mood struggles. Strengths-based coaching highlights personal resources and builds confidence for career changes, parenting challenges, and relationship decisions.

He also uses approaches that look at patterns in relationships, such as attachment-related dynamics. This helps when communication problems, commitment concerns, or feelings of abandonment keep repeating in close relationships. These methods aim to make patterns easier to see and change through small, consistent adjustments in how you act and relate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work and family life. These formats allow regular check-ins and flexible ways to continue work between sessions, helping clients stay consistent even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps with relationship issues, self-esteem problems, career stress, depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include parenting, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions emphasize practical, evidence-based techniques and coaching-style support. Conversations aim to identify strengths, set goals, and take small steps toward change.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to relationships, mood, and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C007525.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are conducted in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also works with

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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