Stafford
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC (he, him)

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1 Endorsed
235 Garrisonville Road, 201, Stafford, VA 22554
Not accepting new clients
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Hi there! I am Dustin. Are you ready to feel more empowered and take back control of your life? My goal as a therapist is to help you gain confidence and competence in your daily functioning. Through intensive trauma work (EMDR and TF-CBT), treatment for anxiety and depression, and an integrative approach to mental health, I will support you in navigating life's challenges with resilience. Allow me guide you on a path to self-discovery and empowerment, helping you build a brighter, more fulfilling future.
My approach centers on cognitive behavioral therapy, enhanced with various techniques. I have extensive experience with children, adults, and family dynamics, excelling in parent/child relationships through family therapy. I'm energetic and actively engage with clients to promote healing and growth.
My therapeutic approach blends lightness and humor with necessary directness. I advocate for client empowerment and routine self-care. If you're ready to start this journey, you have come to the right place.
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Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

235 Garrisonville Road

201

Stafford, VA 22554 map
I offer a comfortable space to talk about uncomfortable things. Grab your coffee or tea and let's start growing however you need.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." -Brené Brown
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Connect with Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
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Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

235 Garrisonville Road

201

Stafford, VA 22554 map
I offer a comfortable space to talk about uncomfortable things. Grab your coffee or tea and let's start growing however you need.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." -Brené Brown
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem BCBS- Depending on plan
  • Anthem EAP- Bank of America
  • BCBS of Massachusetts
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We do offer a military discount for those paying out of pocket.
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.
"
We do offer a military discount for those paying out of pocket.
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Dustin Gantos
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701012157 Dustin Gantos

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended South University - High Point, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) Certified Duke University Child Treatment Program
  • Certificate from EMDR Trained
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CTMH, CCATP, CATP, CCTP, CIMHP
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.
"
CTMH, CCATP, CATP, CCTP, CIMHP
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
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When working with trauma, I allow clients to go at their own pace, while also helping them purposefully feel uncomfortable to systematically desensitize their triggers. When working with mood disorders, I try very hard to tailor coping skills to clients so that they are useable and can be applied in a variety of settings.
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Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.
"
When working with trauma, I allow clients to go at their own pace, while also helping them purposefully feel uncomfortable to systematically desensitize their triggers. When working with mood disorders, I try very hard to tailor coping skills to clients so that they are useable and can be applied in a variety of settings.
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.

Endorsement

Kristie Sessoms, LCMHC
Kristie Sessoms, LCMHC
Counselor, LCMHC, MS, MDiv
Dustin is an exceptional counselor, blending empathy with expertise. His insightful guidance and genuine care have profoundly impacted his clients' journeys. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking transformative, compassionate support.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Foundationally, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with most sessions involving some combination of emotional awareness, expression, and regulation. I am an intensive trauma provider and love to work with complex trauma, PTSD, and grief through Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), EMDR, and Seeking Safety.
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.
"
Foundationally, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with most sessions involving some combination of emotional awareness, expression, and regulation. I am an intensive trauma provider and love to work with complex trauma, PTSD, and grief through Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), EMDR, and Seeking Safety.
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

235 Garrisonville Road

201

Stafford, VA 22554

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I offer a comfortable space to talk about uncomfortable things. Grab your coffee or tea and let's start growing however you need.
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
"
I offer a comfortable space to talk about uncomfortable things. Grab your coffee or tea and let's start growing however you need.
Photo of Dustin Gantos - Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling), Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Dustin Gantos (Lifespan Therapy & Counseling)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC, NCC