Works with
How Justin works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Justin
Justin Cross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage anger and related struggles. He offers straightforward, calm support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and parenting strain. He speaks English and brings practical tools to sessions so clients can make small changes that matter.
Justin works from a person-centered stance. That means he starts by accepting where someone is, then partners with them on what they want to change.
Background and approach
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking steps forward. Before counseling, Justin spent nearly seven years as a hospice medical social worker.
He has two master’s degrees - one in counseling and one in theology - and nine years of clinical experience. That background informs his work with trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue as well as common mental health concerns. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical strategies.
He may introduce exercises to reduce reactivity, build coping skills, and change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Homework is kept simple and tied to daily life so people can try new responses between sessions. People who choose Justin can expect a calm, accepting approach and concrete tools.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Justin's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Guilt and shame
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Justin lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How chosen approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them and then move toward values-based actions. It can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and problems that keep repeating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, try specific strategies, and adjust based on what helps. Sessions are tailored to the person’s goals and preferences rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat provides a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical skills.
Questions people ask about Justin
What concerns does Justin help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt, shame, OCD symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach that begins with accepting where someone is, then adds cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Justin has nine years of experience in counseling and related roles, including nearly seven years as a hospice medical social worker before moving into outpatient counseling.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with master’s degrees in counseling and theology.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.