Justine Adams

Hello, My name is Justine! I'm your queer alternative therapist next door. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida. I have a wide range of experience in many settings including outpatient care, inpatient crisis stabilization, intensive outpatient program (IOP), supporting young adults in a shelter setting, and supporting students struggling with mental health at the 2nd largest university in the nation.

I have lived experience to support folks who are neurodiverse and/or identify within the LGBTQIA2S+ umbrella. I also have a plethora of experience working with gender-nonconforming individuals, individuals who have experienced trauma, and those who engage in alternative lifestyle or relationship types. I want you to have access to therapy without fear of judgment or feeling misunderstood.

Along with a strengths-based approach, I am also familiar with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques. I find that depending on what we are working on, we often use a mixture of approaches. I work with adults who need a space they can feel comfortable to be themselves while they process and learn to cope. I have the clinical knowledge but the space itself does not have to feel sterile! We will use humor, sip coffee, and you can share what song is getting you through the week!

Break. It. Down. We are often overwhelmed or attempting to work within old frameworks. We will practice breaking down tasks into realistic and bite-sized steps that we can celebrate accomplishing along the way. Didn't complete what you wanted to? We will then work on dealing with barriers and making an adjusted plan for success.

I want clients to know that these are YOUR sessions. Although I can help you understand the purposes of therapy and can educate on skills and techniques, it is your space to vent, process, ask for feedback, etc. You know you better than I know you so we will work together to find a process that you find helpful and fulfilling. We can get to know each other, you can ask questions, you can jump into current issues, there is no wrong way!