- ACT and CBT
- Trauma-focused work
- Parenting and fatherhood
About Justin
Justin Hughes is an Alabama LICSW with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and other issues that trace back to early family patterns. He also supports people dealing with grief, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.
He focuses on how the family people grew up in influences today's choices and reactions. In sessions he talks through patterns like control, abandonment fears, caregiving strain, and conflicts that repeat across relationships. He can address topics connected to domestic violence, divorce, fatherhood issues, and father-child dynamics as they affect current functioning.
His clinical methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, make value-based choices, and build small, practical changes. Treatment is conversational and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Justin can work with clients who want either a faith-informed perspective or a secular approach. He aims to help people sort through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and identity questions, including concerns related to LGBT and alternative sexual cultures. Sessions address both immediate coping needs and longer-term patterns from childhood.
People choosing to work with him typically begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. Online ACT sessions typically focus on noticing thoughts and choosing behaviors that align with personal goals, which can help with anxiety, depression, and family-of-origin patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In remote sessions CBT often uses brief exercises and homework to change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors between meetings, which suits stress, mood problems, and relationship issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Justin will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on goals and what feels useful. That collaboration helps shape session focus and pacing.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are more practical for caregivers or people with irregular schedules.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is his style in session?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, emphasizing practical steps and clearer thinking rather than long theory explanations.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience as a licensed independent clinical social worker.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an Alabama LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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