- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Communication skills
About Justin
Justin Ungar is a Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience. He helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting challenges. He also addresses blended family issues and several other life changes that can feel overwhelming.
He keeps sessions practical and direct. He listens for what is causing day-to-day strain and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps someone can try between meetings to test new ways of coping.
Justin aims to create an environment where people can speak openly about difficult feelings without fear of judgment. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. That can mean shorter skill-focused exercises or deeper discussion about patterns that keep returning.
Many clients come with stress from blended household life - becoming a stepparent, merging routines, co-parenting with an ex, or loyalty conflicts. Justin talks through these situations in straightforward terms and helps clients identify small changes that reduce constant friction.
Sessions tend to emphasize practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and cravings, along with clearer communication strategies. He supports people coping with loss, chronic health concerns, attachment and identity questions, or the strain of caregiving. The work is concrete, step-by-step, and focused on improving day-to-day functioning.
Approaches used and how online sessions can help
Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and clear problem-solving. One commonly used approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and mood management, such as breathing, activity planning, and brief behavioral experiments to test new responses to stress. These tools are useful for day-to-day symptoms and for moments of high tension in blended household life.Another common technique addresses patterns in relationships and communication. This involves identifying recurring interaction habits, practicing clearer ways to state needs, and trying short behavioral shifts to reduce conflict. It is helpful for co-parenting friction, loyalty conflicts, and negotiation of household roles.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that fit a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean starting with skills-focused sessions and shifting to deeper pattern work when useful.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow someone to use sessions for focused skill practice or to talk through a recent interaction and plan next steps.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and skills you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.