Justin Salcedo, LPC

Justin Salcedo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance and mindfulness practices to help people move toward meaningful lives. He focuses on building a trusting relationship first and then helps people make changes that matter to them.

He has seven years of experience in the mental health field, beginning work in 2015 after earning a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Sam Houston State University. His background includes counseling students at a university, treating patients in a psychiatric hospital, working with people with severe substance use and co-occurring mental health issues, teaching at the university level, supervising clinicians, and private practice work.

Justin sees a wide range of concerns. He helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, gender dysphoria, and issues around attachment, abandonment, and isolation.

In sessions he emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance and collaborative planning. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to identify patterns that sustain suffering and develop practical steps to change behavior. Mindfulness and client-centered approaches also shape his work.

Justin aims to help people gain distance from painful thoughts, act in line with their values, and rebuild daily routines that support wellbeing. He invites clients to work together to find realistic, values-driven goals and to practice new skills between sessions.

CBT and ACT approaches available through online sessions

Justin blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions to give clear tools for everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. Both approaches are practical and goal-oriented, helping with mood, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, symptoms, and what feels helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust as needed so treatment fits the person's preferences and life. The process is collaborative and adjusts over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well for sessions that need face-to-face connection, while phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is an issue. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options let people fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while keeping continuity between appointments.