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Justine Short

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)

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5 Endorsed
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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Available both in-person and online
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or out of control can make everyday life (work, school, and relationships) feel exhausting. I work with preteens, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood-related challenges to find steadiness, clarity, and confidence again. Through online therapy or in-person Walk and Talk sessions, I help clients develop practical tools to manage emotions and feel more grounded in their daily lives.
My approach is mindfulness-based and experiential, integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support emotion regulation and distress tolerance. I also use experiential therapy to help process difficult experiences and create meaningful change inside and outside of sessions.
Healing doesn’t require you to have everything figured out before you begin. Therapy is a place to slow down, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you. You deserve support, understanding, and time dedicated to your well-being.
Call or Justine Short now for a free 15 minute consultation - (909) 377-4381

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amberwood Counseling & Consultation

Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 377-4381
My website
I offer online sessions or in-person, walk & talk, sessions (specific locations only). Please reach out for details!
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Working with you online or outdoors, for your best healing.
Justine Short
Let's Connect (909) 377-4381
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Amberwood Counseling & Consultation

Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 377-4381
My website
I offer online sessions or in-person, walk & talk, sessions (specific locations only). Please reach out for details!
I specialize in Anxiety, ADHD and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Working with you online or outdoors, for your best healing.
Justine Short

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser SoCal
  • Out of Network Benefits
  • Superbill Offered
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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If I don't accept your insurance, I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps you get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. Please reach out for details.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381
"
If I don't accept your insurance, I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps you get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. Please reach out for details.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC112932 Justine Short
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended University of La Verne , Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from C-DBT at Evergreen Certifications 359583 / 2023
  • Certificate from CAMFT Member in Good Standing / 2012
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I have over 10 years experience working with anxiety and depression and am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Experiential Therapy.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381
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I have over 10 years experience working with anxiety and depression and am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Experiential Therapy.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Walk & Talk Therapy
  • Women's Issues
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For anything you are feeling, I will work with you to identify what is triggering your symptoms. I offer mindfulness and distress tolerance skills to help reduce your uncomfortable or overwhelming experience. We then work together to relieve your symptoms. Most clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms and consistent growth & improvement in managing their symptoms thereafter.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381
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For anything you are feeling, I will work with you to identify what is triggering your symptoms. I offer mindfulness and distress tolerance skills to help reduce your uncomfortable or overwhelming experience. We then work together to relieve your symptoms. Most clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms and consistent growth & improvement in managing their symptoms thereafter.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381

5 Endorsements

Jacqueline Davis
Jacqueline Davis
Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorLPCCCFRC
Justine is a caring and thoughtful therapist. She is able to offer "walk and talk" sessions which is a great addition and alternative to traditional office sessions.
Allison Doyle
Allison Doyle
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLICSWPMH-C
Justine is a caring and thoughtful therapist and colleague. She is active in meeting the needs of her clients and finds new and innovative ways to support their well-being.
Pamela Parkinson
Pamela Parkinson
Marriage & Family TherapistMSLMFT
Justine is a compassionate therapist that cares about her clients needs. She offers a unique approach in her "walk and talk" that can provide benefits outside the four walls of an office. She is my go-to referral when a client needs a DBT expert.
Monica McNeeley
Monica McNeeley
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Justine Short is a highly skilled therapist who blends expertise in emotional regulation with experiential, walk-and-talk therapy. Her DBT-informed, mindful approach makes healing practical, accessible, and lasting.
Katrina Neville, Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Katrina Neville, Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFTMAMS
Justine is professional, collaborative, and clearly passionate about the work she does. I love how she weaves nature-based therapy with EMDR and prioritizes a sense of community in her practice. I highly recommend her!

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Intersex Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Intersex Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Strength-Based
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I often use Mindfulness, DBT and Experiential Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we will meet online and discuss what brought you to therapy and explore the best way to help you make progress. From there, we will either continue meeting online or move to in-person, walk & talk, sessions.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381
"
I often use Mindfulness, DBT and Experiential Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we will meet online and discuss what brought you to therapy and explore the best way to help you make progress. From there, we will either continue meeting online or move to in-person, walk & talk, sessions.
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (909) 377-4381

Location

Primary Location

Amberwood Counseling & Consultation

Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 377-4381
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I offer online sessions or in-person, walk & talk, sessions (specific locations only). Please reach out for details!
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (909) 377-4381
"
I offer online sessions or in-person, walk & talk, sessions (specific locations only). Please reach out for details!
Photo of Justine Short, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Justine Short
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (909) 377-4381