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Justin Gaw

Justin Gaw

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 4+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and stress

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  • Goal-focused care
  • Evidence-informed methods
  • Short practical exercises

About Justin

Justin Gaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people coping with anger and related struggles. He offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship and family concerns. He also works with issues such as addiction, grief, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges.

Justin keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He blends elements of Jungian ideas and hypnotherapy when those fit a person’s goals, and he uses mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and grounding.

In session he aims to make complex problems easier to manage. Conversations move from identifying patterns to trying small, doable changes. He uses short exercises and reflective techniques so people can practice between meetings and see progress more quickly.

His work reflects four years of clinical experience in Texas as an LPC. That background informs a direct, compassionate style that focuses on practical next steps rather than jargon. Sessions are offered in English.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Justin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety. CBT involves identifying specific thoughts, testing whether they match reality, and practicing different responses to reduce reactivity.

He also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach present-moment awareness and breathing or grounding exercises. Mindfulness practices can lower physiological arousal and make it easier to pause before reacting in difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they decide which combination of CBT, mindfulness, or other methods makes the most sense for progress.

Many people find online therapy helpful because it fits into busy schedules and removes commuting time. Online sessions can be a practical way to check in during a workday, use shorter appointments for targeted skills practice, or continue therapy when travel or relocation occurs. Confirm the current session options when booking to ensure they match your needs, as this profile does not list specific session formats.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 80243
NPI
1730859323

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship and family difficulties.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and goal-focused, combining discussion with exercises and homework to create measurable changes over time.

What is his professional background?

He has four years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

He is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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