- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Trauma and relationships
About Justin
Justin Cantalini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Justin also focuses on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, men’s issues, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress. He notes life purpose as an area he addresses for people wondering what comes next.
In sessions he aims to make space for honest talk about feelings and thoughts. He describes working so clients can share without fear of judgment. Meetings typically involve listening, reflecting, and practicing ways to handle day-to-day stress and relationship patterns.
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. He helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then tries out different strategies to shift those patterns. That may include learning new communication skills, managing intense reactions, or building routines that support more consistent functioning.
He draws on his years of practice to adapt what he offers to each person’s situation. People often come wanting clearer priorities, fewer overwhelming emotions, or better ways to connect with others. The focus is practical - small steps that fit into daily life and can be reviewed and adjusted over time.
Sessions are conducted in English and Justin does not accept international clients. If someone is ready to begin, the next step is to use the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. One common approach involves cognitive and behavioral strategies that look at thoughts and actions, helping people test and change beliefs that fuel anxiety or low mood. These techniques are useful for stress management, social anxiety, and depressive symptoms.Another key approach focuses on trauma-informed methods that help people process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. This work often includes skills for managing strong emotions, grounding when memories feel intense, and slowly rebuilding a sense of control after traumatic events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques seem most helpful given their goals, life circumstances, and preferences. That decision is reviewed and adjusted over time as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions let them practice new skills in the settings where those skills are used, and the therapist will help adapt exercises to everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. He also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses listening, reflection, and practical techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic methods. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete strategies to change day-to-day reactions and interactions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health settings. That experience informs how he responds to stress, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - credentialed in North Carolina. He practices in North Carolina and lists that location for services.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on where the client is located.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That schedules the initial appointment and connects you to the therapist.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.