Justin Ungar, LPC

Justin Ungar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Connecticut who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with self-esteem. He also supports those coping with addiction, grief, motivation struggles, and intimacy-related concerns. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Justin creates a calm space where people can talk openly about thoughts and feelings. He focuses on straightforward conversation and clear, practical next steps. Sessions centre on uncovering patterns that get in the way and finding small changes that make daily life easier.

With ten years of professional experience, Justin has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and mood variability such as bipolar symptoms. He also addresses less commonly discussed topics like body image, attachment and abandonment issues, and alternative sex culture including BDSM and kink when relevant to a person's wellbeing.

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs. He prioritizes collaboration so people leave sessions with tools they can try between meetings. He encourages questions about approach and pace, and adapts work to what feels useful and realistic.

People who choose Justin can expect simple language, a nonjudgmental tone, and practical focus on real-life problems. He works in English and practices in Connecticut as an LPC, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer day-to-day coping.

How Justin applies evidence-based approaches online

Justin works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change patterns and improve daily coping. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life data to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people notice and shift patterns that make stress worse. Another approach emphasizes building practical skills for handling emotions and relationships, teaching clear coping tools for situations like grief, anger, or intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Justin will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans based on what feels useful. He encourages questions and shared decision making about pace and homework between sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking to confirm how he is meeting with clients. Many people appreciate online work for fitting sessions into busy days, saving travel time, and making it easier to maintain regular appointments during life changes. Others choose formats that allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits their routine. Discussing these practical preferences during the intake helps shape a plan that fits daily life.