Justin Garris , LPC

Justin Garris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address parenting challenges, and cope with life transitions. He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance to his work, adapting conversation style and treatment plans to align with each person's unique needs and circumstances.

Justin emphasizes collaboration, working with clients to identify practical steps and goals that fit their situation and pace. He recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and he positions himself as a steady source of support throughout that process. His approach centers on listening carefully, offering validation, and designing interventions that reflect what matters most to the client.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Justin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing emotions and behaviors. CBT tends to be action-oriented and works well for issues like anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms by teaching clear tools for change.

He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to explore emotions, deepen understanding of attachment needs, and improve relationship patterns. EFT emphasizes accessing and expressing core feelings to strengthen connections and resolve interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Justin works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their goals, needs, and preferences. He tailors techniques and the pace of work so that the plan aligns with each person's situation.

Online sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for those balancing work, family, or travel. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, access therapy from familiar surroundings, and continue progress even when in-person visits are not convenient.