LPC

Justin Cross, LPC

Experience9 years
LocationVirginia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Justin

Justin Cross is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addiction, relationship and family concerns, anger, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He blends clinical training and lived experience to meet clients where they are and help them move toward meaningful change. He holds master’s degrees in counseling and theology and spent nearly seven years as a hospice medical social worker before moving into outpatient counseling.

That background informs his comfort with complex loss, trauma, and end-of-life related distress. His work emphasizes respect for each person’s experience while offering practical tools for symptom relief and behavioral change.

Justin uses person-centered principles alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. This combination supports clients who need both empathetic listening and structured skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and daily challenges.

He brings nine years of professional experience to his practice in Virginia and conducts sessions in English.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Justin commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) into online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and chronic stress. CBT targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides concrete techniques to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and intrusive or compulsive patterns. He also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep sessions collaborative and goal-oriented.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, then tailor strategies from these approaches to fit those priorities. That ongoing experimentation helps ensure the work stays relevant and adjustable as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care when travel or other barriers arise. Licensed professionals can use these formats to combine conversational support with skills practice and short-term coaching, supporting consistent progress from wherever the client is located in Virginia.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counselor commonly address?

Justin works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting, anger, and ADHD. He also focuses on guilt and shame, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety or phobia.

What is the general therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is grounded in person-centered care that emphasizes acceptance and empathy, combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to build practical coping skills and measurable progress.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

He has nine years of experience in counseling and related work, including nearly seven years as a hospice medical social worker prior to practicing as an outpatient counselor.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia and holds the credential VA LPC 0701007076.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s circumstances and scheduling choices.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief DepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shame Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Justin can help with

Justin Cross works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Justin works with victims of trauma, people who have depression, and those with anxiety.

How Justin approaches therapy

Justin's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Justin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia, with 9 years of clinical experience.