Justin Salcedo

Justin Salcedo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on helping people reduce suffering and build lives that feel meaningful. He emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance and works with clients to find the right fit for therapy.

Justin earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Sam Houston State University and has practiced in mental health since 2015. Over seven years he has worked in university counseling, a psychiatric hospital, substance abuse treatment, teaching, clinical supervision, and private practice. That variety informs how he approaches different concerns and life stages.

In sessions Justin starts by listening and creating space for people to talk about what matters to them. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. These tools are used together to match a person’s needs and goals rather than applying a single method to everyone.

He has experience supporting people with depression, bipolar mood concerns, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use and addictions, grief, ADHD, relationship and communication problems, and body image or gender dysphoria concerns. He also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Justin asks clients to focus on values-driven actions and practical steps that build mental space from distressing thoughts. He encourages collaboration in planning goals and trying strategies that fit each person’s life and priorities.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that reflect their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It can help with mood, anxiety, addictions, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which supports managing overwhelming feelings and improving focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He listens to what causes the most trouble, then designs steps and exercises that match the client’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or between commitments. They also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday settings and carry over tools into daily life.