Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Justin works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hebrew
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Justin
Justin Spiro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 17 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. He also supports those processing trauma, LGBT identity concerns, and the challenges of young adulthood.
Justin began his career after earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from New York University. He has worked in public schools and outpatient mental health settings, which shaped his practical, down-to-earth approach.
Background and approach
He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew and can offer sessions in those languages. In sessions he focuses on clear goals and useful skills. He listens closely, helps people name what matters, and practices strategies that can be used between meetings.
He pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect everyday relationships. Justin treats trauma and related symptoms with care and an eye for safety. He also works with mood disorders and social anxiety in ways that aim to make daily life more manageable.
He supports LGBT clients in identity-related concerns without judgment. His style is collaborative and person-centered. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, specific coping techniques, and regular checks on progress.
To begin, he asks people to set small, achievable goals and then adjusts the plan together as needs change.
What Justin works with
Everything Justin lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Justin's practice.
Approaches for managing strong emotions online
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. He draws on approaches that teach specific skills for handling emotions and improving daily functioning. One approach helps people learn practical coping skills to reduce intense reactions and manage stress in the moment. It focuses on breathing, grounding, and step-by-step techniques for de-escalation.Another approach emphasizes identifying patterns in relationships and behavior. This work looks at attachment and communication issues so people can change unhelpful cycles and connect more clearly with others. It often includes role practice and small experiments to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Justin works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. He will check in often and adjust the plan as needed so the work feels useful and achievable.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity during transitions. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is tight and options that do not require being on camera for every meeting.
Questions people ask about Justin
What concerns does Justin commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and young adult issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and person-centered. Sessions emphasize practical skills, clear goals, and regular review of progress.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 17 years of professional experience, including work in public schools and outpatient mental health settings.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.