Justin Cipkala-Gaffin is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania.
01About Justin
Justin Cipkala-Gaffin is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Pennsylvania. He brings seven years of master's-level experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and family-related concerns. He creates a calm setting where clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Taking that first step into therapy is often hard, and he acknowledges the courage that requires. Justin uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build small habits that lead to better days.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centered methods to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. Work with him often focuses on concrete problems like sleep trouble, parenting strain, impulsivity, and managing mood swings. He addresses life transitions, career stress, and issues related to trauma and abuse with care and steady support.
Sessions may include skills practice, plain-language discussion, and action steps to try between meetings. Justin also helps people dealing with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and isolation or loneliness. He pays attention to communication challenges, forgiveness work, and rebuilding self-esteem after painful experiences.
His aim is to help clients gain tools they can use day to day. People who choose Justin can expect a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach. He works with each person to set clear goals and track progress.
Practical support and steady listening are central to his practice.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC017099 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1669863817 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Justin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Justin names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Justin names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like panic, mood swings, or sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening and following the client's lead so goals are shaped by what matters most to the person.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which approaches to try. This collaborative process makes it easier to adjust techniques if something does not fit or if needs change over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deep conversational work and skills coaching, phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth, and messaging or live chat work well for quick check-ins or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options let people match the session format to their schedule and to how they prefer to communicate.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Justin address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict, along with issues like ADHD, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with close listening to the person's concerns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Justin has seven years of professional work at the master's level supporting people through mood concerns, trauma, and life changes.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds a Pennsylvania LPC license and provides services while based in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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