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Justin Ungar

Justin Ungar

Therapist · Connecticut

Practical counseling for everyday struggles

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Grief and loss

About Justin

Justin Ungar is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) working in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. He focuses on practical, everyday problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and motivation. He creates a calm space where people can talk plainly about what is worrying them and take small, steady steps forward.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening in their life now. Justin helps people name the patterns that get in the way and try new ways of handling difficult moments. He emphasizes work that feels doable between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment.

His approach centers on listening without judgment and helping clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions often cover coping skills for anxiety, managing urges related to addiction, and handling grief or major life changes. He also supports those navigating relationship or identity questions and people working on attention and focus challenges.

Justin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in a way that fits each person. He aims to make therapy practical and relevant to day-to-day life. If you are nervous about starting, he acknowledges that first step and helps people move forward at a comfortable pace.

To begin, Justin asks people to share what matters most to them so he can tailor sessions to their needs. He works with adults in English and practices in Connecticut as an LPC, bringing a decade of experience to help with a wide range of concerns.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and real-world changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical ways to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity scheduling, and breaking problems into small steps. This helps when worry or overwhelm get in the way of daily routines.

Another approach emphasizes coping and relapse prevention for addictions and urges. It involves identifying triggers, building alternative responses, and planning for high-risk situations so people can handle setbacks without losing momentum. This approach also supports grief work and coping with life changes by combining emotional processing with concrete strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. You and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful and practical for everyday life.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people manage sessions during a lunch break or from home when they have quieter surroundings. Ask about format details when you start so sessions match your needs and routine.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepressionLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related topics listed in his profile.

What is his general therapy style?

He focuses on plain conversation and practical strategies. Sessions center on listening, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying manageable changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Connecticut.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Connecticut as noted in his profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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