Justin Dantzler

Justin Dantzler, LMHC, helps adults and young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. He commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and isolation or loneliness. Justin writes and speaks plainly, and he aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone worried or unsure about therapy.

He uses a person-centered, holistic style that begins by meeting clients where they are. Conversations focus on practical patterns and choices that affect daily life. Sessions often look at coping skills, communication habits, and small, concrete steps toward change.

Justin has two decades of experience in counseling and community work. His background includes directing services at a state-funded agency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and working as an applied behavior specialist. He also spent many years in mentoring roles with youth and adults and in nonprofit settings.

Before and alongside counseling work, Justin served as a first-responding firefighter. That experience shaped his understanding of burnout, emotional demands, and workplace stress. He draws on that perspective when helping people manage work-life balance and resilience.

Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and he is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York. He also practices as a life coach. Outside clinical work he is married and a parent, and he often brings a down-to-earth approach to discussions of fatherhood, identity, and life purpose.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a person-centered perspective. One commonly used approach focuses on practical coping skills - teaching ways to manage anxiety, regulate mood, and handle everyday stressors through short exercises and behavior changes. This helps people who feel overwhelmed or disconnected find steadier routines and responses.

Another frequent emphasis is on communication and relationship patterns. Sessions look at how people talk about needs, set boundaries, and repair trust, which can reduce loneliness and improve connection. Work on self-awareness and self-compassion is woven into these conversations to address shame, guilt, or self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check what feels useful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Regarding online therapy, the profile notes tele-therapy via video/online sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. If you need different session options, confirm current formats before booking so you can pick the arrangement that fits your routine.