Justin Cross, LPC - Therapist in Virginia

About Justin

Justin Cross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with people in Virginia. He aims to make therapy simple and straightforward. He listens first and helps clients decide what to work on next.

His background includes clinical counseling and training in theology, which shape his thoughtful, values-aware approach. Before moving into outpatient counseling, he spent nearly seven years working as a hospice medical social worker. That experience brought regular contact with grief, trauma, and high-stress situations.

Background and approach

It also gave him familiarity with supporting people through loss and major life transitions. In sessions he relies on a person-centered stance. That means he starts by accepting where someone is, then helps them set goals and take practical steps.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms. Justin uses other practical tools as needed, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which focuses on values and meaningful action - and solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term steps. He pairs these with motivational interviewing when people want help building readiness for change.

People considering online or phone sessions will find he adapts his methods to the format. He keeps language plain and sessions task-oriented when that helps. The aim is steady progress on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, parenting stress, and related concerns.

How Justin’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action toward those values. It can reduce avoidance and move someone forward when anxiety or low mood gets in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and compulsive problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting clients where they are so they feel understood before making changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Then he adapts techniques from these approaches to fit the person’s needs and the pace they prefer.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to continue work between meetings. The same practical tools used in person can be taught and practiced over these formats, so people can learn coping skills and take action from home.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, anger, and ADHD along with related problems like guilt and shame, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style?

His work is person-centered and collaborative. He blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help people set goals and try new behaviors.

How long has he practiced?

He has nine years of experience, including nearly seven years as a hospice medical social worker before moving into outpatient counseling.

What credentials and region apply?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licence VA LPC 0701007076 and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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