Justin Dantzler

Justin Dantzler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He works with adults, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and offers individual counseling aimed at practical change. His approach centers on meeting people where they are and helping them move toward where they want to be.

Justin draws on two decades of experience in counseling and community work. He spent many years in the non-profit sector and has led programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He has also worked as an Applied Behavior Specialist and run mentoring groups for youth and adults.

Brazilian life as a first-responding firefighter gave him firsthand insight into stress, burnout, and the strain of high-demand work. That perspective informs how he supports people with workplace issues, emotional exhaustion, and the challenge of balancing work and life. He also addresses concerns such as abandonment, commitment issues, communication problems, and forgiveness.

Sessions focus on identifying patterns that hold people back and building skills to change them. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a person-centered attitude to help clients practice new ways of thinking and behaving. Topics he commonly supports include self-esteem, relationships, fatherhood issues, sexuality, and coping after separation.

Outside of clinical work, Justin is married and a parent. He emphasizes compassion and realistic steps, helping people become a more grounded version of themselves. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Justin integrates practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One commonly used approach emphasizes identifying automatic thoughts and testing them in real life to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; it helps people notice and shift the thinking that fuels distress. Another approach centers on strengthening communication and problem-solving skills to address relationship strain, commitment issues, or conflicts that come up during separation and divorce.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs, adjusting as progress unfolds. Clients and therapist work together to pick strategies that feel useful and realistic for day-to-day life.

The biography notes that Justin offers individual counseling through tele-therapy, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when that works better for a client. They can also allow people to continue care through life changes without needing to rearrange long commutes. If you prefer different session rhythms or formats, discuss them during the matching and scheduling process to find what works best.