- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- Relationship issues
About Justin
Justin Dantzler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 20 years of experience. He works with adults and young adults who feel stuck after change or who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, or questions about life purpose.
Justin uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. He asks practical questions and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often focus on coping skills, communication habits, and steps to handle a difficult transition or workplace pressure.
His background includes more than a decade in counseling and extensive nonprofit leadership. He has experience directing a state-funded agency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has worked as an Applied Behavior Specialist. That mix of clinical and program work shapes his focus on usable strategies and clear problem solving.
Justin’s time as a first-responding firefighter informs his understanding of high-stress roles, burnout, and the need for emotional resilience. He also has experience facilitating mentoring groups and supporting at-risk and underserved people.
He works with members of the LGBTQ+ community and fathers navigating parenting challenges. Outside of practice he is married and a parent, which informs a grounded, practical approach to everyday life struggles.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work in sessions. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then practicing small changes to daily routines; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress. Another approach centers on communication skills and relational patterns, helping people address commitment worries, infidelity concerns, or recurring conflicts by practicing new ways to speak and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to test methods, adjust strategies, and choose what fits a person’s needs and goals. That collaborative process helps clarify whether to focus on coping skills, relationship work, or changes tied to life purpose concerns.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list all current options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Many people find virtual meetings useful for steady progress without rearranging daily life, and a therapist can discuss the best rhythm and session length during the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including work-related pressure and loneliness.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses practical conversation to identify patterns and build coping skills, focusing on communication habits and step-by-step changes rather than abstract theory.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of experience that include counseling, nonprofit leadership, directing a state-funded agency, and work as an Applied Behavior Specialist.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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