Justin Carson, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Justin

Justin Carson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people facing family and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps parents can use right away. He aims to create a straightforward space where concerns are named and workable plans are made.

Justin brings seven years of counseling experience to sessions. He draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients build skills for managing mood, stress, and relationships.

Background and approach

He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work and motivational interviewing for substance use and behavior change. In sessions he often focuses on what feels most urgent to the person in front of him. That might mean setting small goals, learning emotion regulation tools, or practicing clearer communication with a partner.

He emphasizes learning practical strategies that can be used between sessions. Justin has experience with a wide range of life problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, anger, and issues around identity and purpose. He also works with family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and codependency concerns where those come up in therapy.

His style is direct but compassionate. The aim is to help people regain a sense of control and move toward meaningful change. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online through multiple formats to fit different needs.

Approaches for online family and relationship work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person with respect and acceptance. It helps people feel heard and supports work on confidence, stress, and family dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns that affect parenting and relationships.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds structured skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for people who struggle with anger, strong mood swings, or repeated conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit their situation. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, practice conversations, and follow up on progress without requiring travel.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Justin address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship problems, parenting concerns, grief, anger, and life transitions.

How would sessions feel or be structured?

Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building. Expect goal-setting, emotion regulation tools, and work on communication and behavior change.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has seven years of professional experience in counseling and has worked across diverse settings with various presenting concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in Georgia with the license number GA LPC LPC010089.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

What should I do to begin working with him?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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