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Justin Cipkala-Gaffin, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Justin

Justin Cipkala-Gaffin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. He blends evidence-based techniques with a person-centered stance to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict.

Background and approach

Justin emphasizes creating an open atmosphere where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment and work toward practical strategies for coping and growth. His practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse recovery, sleep difficulties, anger and impulsivity, and mood disorders such as bipolar and panic-related problems.

Justin also addresses areas like ADHD, caregiver stress, isolation, and life-purpose questions, tailoring approaches to the specific needs and goals each person brings. He encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with clients to build useful skills and clearer pathways forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help with intense emotions and impulsivity.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which approaches or combination of techniques feels most helpful for the situation at hand. This flexible, person-centered process makes it easier to adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing practical options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives and offering access from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep issues, anger, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
The practice combines client-centered principles with evidence-based methods like ACT, CBT, and DBT to support emotional awareness and practical skill-building tailored to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
The clinician has seven years of professional experience working at the master's level with individuals facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC017099.
Does he see clients who live outside the country?
Yes, international clients are accepted and services are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English