Justin Garris, LPC

Justin Garris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi and has held his license since 2016. He brings focused experience supporting people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, navigating parenting challenges, and adjusting to life changes. Justin approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. He acknowledges that reaching out for support takes courage and remains committed to offering steady, practical assistance throughout the process.

Justin centers care on the unique circumstances of each client, adapting both the pace and methods of therapy so that interventions feel relevant and manageable. His aim is to help clients build coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life, while providing consistent encouragement along the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for managing anxiety, stress, and low mood by teaching concrete coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), which centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns. EFT can be especially helpful for people working on relationship concerns, communication struggles, or attachment-related distress by exploring emotional needs and fostering stronger connections.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Justin works with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or manage access from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and adapt the format to what feels most useful for each person.