Justen Bryant , LCSW

Justen Bryant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an active duty veteran who brings 11 years of clinical experience to his practice. As an LCSW he holds a license to provide clinical social work and therapeutic services, and he has worked with children, teens, spouses, General Schedule employees, retirees, and active duty service members across different regions. His work emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that identifies and builds on each person’s strengths while guiding them toward their goals.

He favors a holistic approach that blends practical self-care with increased awareness. That approach includes attention to physical activity, nutrition, sleep hygiene, meditation, and making space for hobbies and passions. These are practices he models in his own life: he meditates daily using mindfulness, guided practice, or progressive muscle relaxation; he exercises five days a week to challenge himself and boost mood; and he pays attention to nutrition and sleep to support recovery. He also plays guitar, writes original music, and explores new activities to stay engaged.

Justen specializes in addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep difficulties, self-esteem concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. He also works with related challenges such as communication problems, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. He is based in Colorado and accepts international clients, offering therapy through multiple remote formats to meet diverse needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Justen draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness to support change in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsivity, and improve relationships. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce rumination and support better sleep, stress management, and emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Justen works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual. This means clients can expect a flexible plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Justen is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional who adapts evidence-informed methods to the online setting.