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Justin Gaw

Justin Gaw

LPC

Texas

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Practical counseling for stressed parents and adults

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 80243
NPI
1730859323
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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  • Practical skill building
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Goal focused sessions

About Justin

Justin Gaw welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by stress, parenting strain, relationship tension, or persistent anxiety. He presents a straightforward, goal-focused style meant for parents and adults who want clear steps to feel steadier. Justin is an LPC, a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas, and he writes in plain terms to make the work feel manageable.

He focuses on practical changes rather than long lectures. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Justin uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also draws on hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas when those approaches fit a person’s goals.

Over four years of practice, he has guided people through grief, addiction concerns, trauma, depression, and challenges with anger or self-esteem. He also pays attention to communication problems, ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and process addictions like gambling or problematic exercise or porn use.

His way of working is collaborative. He helps each person set clear aims and picks practical skills to reach them. Sessions are presented in a direct manner so parents and busy adults can use what they learn right away.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Using CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness Online

Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is a hands-on approach that helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and anger by teaching concrete skills to test and shift thinking.

He also offers hypnotherapy, which uses focused attention and guided imagery to address habits, cravings, or strong emotional reactions. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactive patterns, which can be useful for stress, grief, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress is made. He explains options clearly and helps clients try techniques to see what fits.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by saving travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a break, or offering options for lower-bandwidth communication. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, guided mindfulness practices, and many hypnotherapy techniques for remote work to help people apply skills between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family challenges, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness with hypnotherapy and Jungian perspectives when appropriate, focusing on practical skills and clearer thinking to change daily patterns.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, process addictions, panic, and communication problems.

What credentials and location information apply?

He holds the LPC credential, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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