- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family of origin
About Justin
Justin Ungar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, and other concerns. His work includes supporting clients with issues related to family of origin, intimacy, parenting, and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English.
Justin keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. He listens to what is most pressing and helps clients name patterns that keep reappearing. He uses practical strategies to manage anxiety, addictive urges, and low mood. Conversations are direct, with attention to what changes might feel doable day to day.
When family history shapes current difficulties, Justin helps people trace how early roles and expectations still affect choices now. He talks through communication habits, boundaries, and ways to handle conflict that come from family patterns. He also addresses relationship concerns and intimacy-related issues without blaming parents or assuming a specific diagnosis.
Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and improve emotional regulation. He works with clients on grief and motivation, and assists with managing symptoms related to bipolar disorder and chronic stress. Practical tools and short-term goals are common parts of his approach.
To begin, Justin asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. His practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. International clients are not accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
Justin works with evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and coping with stressful situations. Behavioral strategies concentrate on changing routines and habits, including steps to reduce addictive behaviors and build healthier patterns of daily activity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and practical needs. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques if something isn’t working for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, including shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. They also allow continuity of care when schedules change and let people use practical tools learned in session in their everyday settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and family of origin matters.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, goal-focused conversations that name patterns and identify doable changes. Sessions focus on skills and steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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