Dr. Justin Panneck

Dr. Justin Panneck greets people who feel stuck, stressed, or worn out and wants to help them find clearer direction. He presents simple, down-to-earth ways to address anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, addiction concerns, grief, and life transitions. He also helps with sleep problems, trauma-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and focus issues like ADHD.

He practiced for six years as a nature-based therapist on a 70-acre farm in Canby, Oregon, where he used outdoor activities like guided mushroom foraging, nature art, and ritual to support healing. For the past four years he has worked in private practice, blending those outdoor methods with office-based work. He holds a Master’s in Counseling, a Master’s in Education, and a PhD in health psychology, and he is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

His sessions often mix mindfulness-based strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered approaches. He also draws on emotionally-focused and existential ideas when they fit a client’s goals. Practical tools can include breathwork, movement, dream journaling, and lifestyle supports such as nutrition and sleep habits.

Dr. Panneck has spent time consulting with medical teams and running motivational trainings for organizations. He also offers support for people preparing for or integrating psychedelic experiences they pursue independently, focusing on preparation and aftercare rather than administering substances.

He aims for straightforward, creative work that helps people build resilience, reconnect with purpose, and move toward meaningful change.

How therapeutic approaches fit online

Dr. Panneck often uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent approach he uses; it emphasizes values-based action and practical steps for living a meaningful life despite difficult feelings. Client-Centered Therapy shapes how he listens and responds, giving people space to set their own goals while the therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will work together with each person to see which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can include trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans over time.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice mindfulness and grounding skills in their everyday settings, and supports regular follow-up after any intensive or nature-based work they do on their own.