Justen Wiggins, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Justen!

CBT-based mindfulness. 20 years retired military. Specializing in trauma-informed therapy approaches addressing PTSD, moral injury, co-occurring SUD, behavioral issues, and life balance application. LCSW.

My focus

I work with military veterans, first responders, and their families. I specialize in co-occurring substance use and other disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

My approach

I use a mindfulness-centered CBT approach, focusing on trauma barriers to well-being and increasing effective coping strategies while incorporating healthy lifestyle changes.

My communication style

Understanding, empathetic, supportive, and genuine.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm a retired service member. Towards the end of my career, I faced many personal struggles and was supported by a close friend through this. This friend recommended I consider the clinical social work field based on his professional experiences with me and how I cared for my subordinates.

My goals for you

The client leads the discovery, interpretation, and path to accomplishing the goal. Goals will be based on the SMART model and will be monitored and updated as the client progresses.

Our first session

Introduction and rapport building. A complete assessment and review of treatment history. Begin discovering what goals the client may want to address in their treatment plan.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Schema Therapy

+ 5 more

Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Aviation Professionals

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Racial Justice

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Adult Mental Health from Military/Veterans & family - University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Justen Wiggins