Welcome.

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My name is Justin Van Elsberg, and I work with individuals, couples, and communities navigating complex life challenges and supporting their movement toward something that feels more whole. If you are encountering grief, conflict, alienation, transition, longing, fear, or uncertainty, I am honored to walk beside you and provide the therapeutic space for what is needed.

 

My approach fits best with those who notice repeating patterns in their life and relationships that they would like to see change. Past clients have shared that they valued the depth of our work together, particularly how we make room for the impact of their life histories on current, everyday challenges. 

 

Our work in counseling serves as a collaborative ground for identifying what is most important to you, what keeps you stuck, and how those stuck patterns show up between us in the therapeutic relationship. Our therapeutic relationship will serve as a safe laboratory to notice, feel, and shift those patterns in real-time. My goal is to help you build flexibility with life challenges and move in a values-based direction. 

 

For the past 15 years I have worked in education, group facilitation, program development, and research across varying cultures and contexts. Recently, I have moved into the counseling seat as a counseling associate at Riverside Therapy Center, although I still wear those other hats from time to time.  

 

If you would like to know more or would like to schedule a first session, please reach out.

 

I look forward to hearing from you,

Justin