- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Justin
Justin Jacobson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah. He focuses on common and painful issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting concerns. He brings three years of direct experience to each meeting and aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
He creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through hard experiences. Building trust is a priority; he listens first and works at the client’s pace.
Background and approach
Sessions are intended to feel practical, with time spent on what matters most to the person in front of him. Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. He pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, men’s issues, and post-traumatic stress.
These focus areas guide what topics come up and what interventions might help. In sessions he emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable steps. Conversations may include coping strategies for anxiety, ways to manage addictive behaviors, or tools to process grief and traumatic memories.
Parents can expect help with parenting stress and practical problem solving rather than parenting instruction. Appointments happen through online formats to fit busy schedules. Sessions can be video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or messaging.
English is used for all work, and Justin does not take international clients.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Justin helps people with.
Approaches that guide online work
Justin works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach is trauma-focused work which helps people process difficult memories and reduce the ways those memories affect daily life. This often includes pacing, grounding strategies, and gentle processing to lower distress. Another approach emphasizes coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, behavioral techniques, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence. These skills are useful for worry, panic, and stress management.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there he tailors methods and checks in regularly to adjust the plan so it stays helpful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, parenting, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Justin
What concerns does Justin help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, men's issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is respectful and goal-oriented. Expect active listening, practical coping strategies, and working at a pace that suits the client.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of experience helping people process trauma and related concerns. He focuses on building a trusting relationship first.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices from Utah. Location is used to match licensure and regional practice considerations.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats aim to make sessions fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are shown during the matching and scheduling process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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