Justin Ungar, LPC | Therapist in Connecticut

Focused on coping skills
Nonjudgmental listening
Goal oriented work

About Justin

Justin Ungar is a licensed professional counselor with 10 years of clinical experience in Connecticut. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, low self-esteem, or big life changes. He aims to create a calm environment where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings without judgment.

In sessions he focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Conversations center on understanding patterns, building motivation, and developing coping skills that can be practiced between meetings. He pays attention to how relationships, identity, and past losses shape current struggles, including issues around codependency and intimacy.

Clients can expect straightforward talk and collaborative planning. He listens for what matters most to each person and adapts the pace accordingly. The work often includes setting small goals, trying new behaviors, and reviewing what helps or gets in the way.

His approach values clear communication and consistent follow-through. He emphasizes skills that reduce distress and increase confidence over time. For people managing change, chronic stress, or recovery from loss, this can make everyday life feel more manageable.

Justin works in English and practices in Connecticut. To begin, people complete an initial match questionnaire and schedule according to his availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online work and session planning

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and behavioral change. One common approach centers on building coping strategies and problem-solving skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This helps people break tasks into small steps and practice them between meetings.

Another approach emphasizes addressing patterns in relationships and attachment that contribute to codependency or intimacy issues. This involves noticing repeated behaviors, trying alternative ways of communicating, and reflecting on how past losses or caregiving roles affect current choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps decide which techniques feel most helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady progress by making regular meetings simpler to keep, while the therapist and client work together to tailor sessions to individual needs and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Justin commonly help with?

He helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues such as codependency and intimacy concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear communication, setting small goals, and building skills to manage symptoms between sessions.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He brings 10 years of professional experience working with people facing life transitions, loss, addiction, and emotional distress.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost structured for ongoing sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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

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