About Justin
Justin Dantzler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with two decades of practice. He focuses on helping adults and young adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, and life changes. His style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps that make daily life easier.
He draws on many years in counseling and nonprofit work, including leadership roles supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. That background informs his straightforward, action-oriented approach.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through patterns, learning simple skills, and practicing ways to cope between meetings. Justin also brings experience as a first-responding firefighter. That perspective helps him understand burnout, emotional strain, and the pressures of demanding work.
He uses that insight when supporting men’s issues, workplace stress, and people facing big transitions like separation or changing family roles. People who come to him for relationship concerns get help with communication, commitment questions, and rebuilding trust after infidelity. Parents and fathers can find practical strategies for coping with role changes and stress.
He also supports people coping with isolation, shame, or questions about sexuality and identity. Sessions are offered online in English from his New York practice. Justin emphasizes collaboration - he listens first, then suggests small, realistic steps clients can try.
The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and more confidence moving forward.
Practical approaches for online healing
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills and real-life practice. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks down overwhelming issues into small, manageable steps and helps people build confidence by practicing solutions between sessions. This approach is useful for workplace stress, decision-making, and coping with life transitions.Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused conversations that help identify patterns of shame, guilt, or isolation and then develop healthier ways to relate to those feelings. That work can help with depression, relationship challenges, and improving self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He listens to each person's goals and tailors the methods to match needs, preferences, and what feels achievable. This collaborative process helps pick techniques that fit daily life rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English