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Justin Gaw

LPC

Justin Gaw, LPC

Clear strategies for change and deeper insight

Licensed in Texas
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About Justin

Justin Gaw helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address addictive or impulsive behaviors. Justin is based in Texas and holds an LPC, which appears after his full title when first mentioned here. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also draws on hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas when appropriate to explore deeper meaning and emotional patterns. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented while also making space for personal discovery. People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including depression, grief, trauma and abuse, panic, and social anxiety. He also supports those working through family issues, parenting strain, communication problems, and challenges related to ADHD or autism traits. Justin works with process addictions and impulse-control struggles as well. Justin has four years of clinical experience and keeps language direct and easy to follow. He explains techniques during sessions and helps people practice new skills between meetings. The pace and focus are adjusted to each person's needs. For someone wanting clear strategies and occasional deeper exploration, his approach blends behavioral change with reflective work. Sessions can be scheduled online in formats that suit different lifestyles and rhythms.

How CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Jungian Ideas Work Online

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life changes. It teaches practical tools for anxiety, panic, depression, and behavioral problems so people can try different strategies between sessions.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help access motivation and change habits. It can support work on cravings, impulsivity, and reducing distress tied to difficult memories.

Jungian ideas invite attention to personal symbols, dreams, and life themes to deepen self-understanding. This approach can help people make sense of repeating patterns and find new meaning as they change behavior.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences in early sessions and together decide which methods to emphasize. That process helps match tools to what feels most useful and doable for each person.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face dialogue and role-play work, phone is handy when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be a shorter check-in or a way to process between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on real progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Justin commonly address?

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

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also incorporating hypnotherapy and Jungian perspectives when helpful.

What is his clinical background?

He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has four years of experience working with the listed concerns.

Where is he licensed to practice?

Justin is licensed as an LPC in Texas and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What online session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

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

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

License and registration

LPC, Texas
80243
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1730859323

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

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