Justin Dantzler

Justin Dantzler, LMHC, brings two decades of professional experience to counseling and life coaching. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and his background includes leadership as a director for a state-funded agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Justin has also worked as an Applied Behavior Specialist and has spent many years facilitating mentoring groups for youth and adults and supporting at-risk and underserved populations.

As a first-responding firefighter, he has first-hand familiarity with high-stress work environments and the unique pressures those roles can create. He works with adults, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ+ community on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, commitment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, family and fatherhood issues, and workplace challenges.

Justin describes his practice as holistic and person centered, combining clinical counseling with his training as a Certified Life Coach. He emphasizes practical steps toward personal growth and self-understanding. He lives in New York, is married, and is a father to a grown daughter and a school age son.