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Justin Garris

Hopeful, practical counseling grounded in CBT

LPC Mississippi

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Languages
English
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About Justin

Justin Garris is a licensed professional counselor who emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work rooted in cognitive behavioral strategies. He draws on CBT techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Background and approach

His approach is collaborative and problem-focused, with attention to emotional patterns and relational dynamics when those areas are relevant to a person's concerns.

With three years of clinical experience and a license in Mississippi (MS LPC 2376), Justin addresses a wide range of life challenges including parenting concerns, coping with life changes, addiction-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and relationship or family difficulties.

He also works with issues that commonly co-occur with those concerns such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, codependency, and communication or control difficulties. Sessions are adapted to each person’s situation and paced according to individual needs.

Justin aims to combine sensitivity and respect with practical tools so clients can make steady progress toward more satisfying daily functioning and relationships. He encourages those taking the first step toward change and supports them in shaping a plan that fits their goals and circumstances.

Using CBT and EFT Online to Address Emotions and Behavior

Justin uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot patterns in their thoughts and behaviors and practice concrete skills for reducing symptoms like anxiety, stress, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used to explore attachment and relational patterns, helping clients better understand emotional responses and improve communication when relationships are a central concern.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Justin works with clients to clarify goals, discuss which methods might fit best, and adapt the plan over time based on what is working and what feels most useful to each person.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to access therapy with flexibility around work, caregiving, or travel. These options allow scheduled live conversations as well as more frequent brief check-ins, which can help maintain momentum between sessions and accommodate different communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
His work is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused ideas, using collaborative, skills-based interventions tailored to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience providing mental health support and counseling services.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds a Mississippi LPC credential listed as MS LPC 2376 and practices in Mississippi.
What languages does he offer therapy in and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are fees and payment structured?
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 therapy with this counselor?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English