Justin Salcedo , LPC

Justin Salcedo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with seven years of experience in the mental health field. He earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Sam Houston State University and has worked across a range of settings, including university counseling centers, a psychiatric hospital, intensive substance abuse treatment, academic teaching, clinical supervision, and private practice.

His therapeutic stance is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on empowering people to make their own decisions and pursue lives guided by what they value. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, a contemporary approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, along with other evidence-based methods to identify processes that contribute to distress and tailor interventions to each person. Treatment emphasizes helping individuals gain mental distance from troubling thoughts and develop behaviors that reflect their priorities.

Justin has experience addressing a wide spectrum of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance use and addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and attachment-related difficulties. He works to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating a space to explore problems, clarify values, and take meaningful steps toward a more engaged life.

Evidence-based approaches delivered through online care

Justin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his online work. ACT helps people accept difficult internal experiences while committing to actions that reflect their values - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach that examines unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches strategies to change them, often applied to mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and supports clients as they clarify their own goals and solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Justin works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors evidence-based tools to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier for people to access therapy from where they are. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care, adapt to changing needs, and support progress through a variety of convenient communication formats.