About Justin
Justin Hughes is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, grief, relationship strain, and substance concerns. He works with adults who are trying to manage big emotions, life changes, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. His tone is respectful and direct, aimed at people who want practical changes.
He focuses on clear, conversational sessions. Justin listens first, then works with each person to set short-term goals.
Background and approach
He adapts tools and homework to everyday life so progress can show up between meetings. Sessions are tailored rather than one-size-fits-all. His approach draws on several evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thinking and acceptance-based strategies to reduce struggle with difficult feelings.
He also uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of him. For relationship concerns he integrates Gottman-informed ideas about communication and patterns. Justin has eleven years of clinical experience and holds an LPC credential, which is noted as Licensed Professional Counselor.
He provides care in English and Spanish and offers a steady, respectful presence for people navigating complicated issues. People who choose him can expect practical skills, straightforward feedback, and collaborative planning. He encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress regularly.
The work emphasizes usable tools and clearer daily functioning rather than abstract talk.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. It’s often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to change how people feel. It’s commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD-related challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try brief tools, and adjust methods based on what the client finds helpful. Together they map out an approach that fits the client’s needs, preferences, and day-to-day routine.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering different ways to connect. Video calls work well for fuller conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging makes it possible to have quick check-ins, share notes, and get support between longer sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Idaho
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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