Justin Ungar , LPC

Justin Ungar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of professional experience. He supports people facing stress and anxiety, difficulties with addictions, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space that encourages clients to express thoughts and feelings honestly and to explore changes they want to make.

Justin works collaboratively with each person to identify practical steps and coping strategies tailored to their situation. He recognizes that reaching out for help requires courage and validates the decision to begin therapy as an important first step. His approach blends experience with a focus on engagement and empowerment so clients can build skills and insight to manage current problems and pursue lasting improvement.

As an LPC, Justin holds a professional counseling credential that reflects training and licensure in Connecticut. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of concerns and aims to adapt care to each client’s needs, pace, and goals.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Justin employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and emotional processing. One strand of his work uses skills-based strategies to help people manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to attention or addictive behaviors, teaching tools that can be applied in day-to-day situations. Another strand centers on processing experiences of grief, trauma, and relationship strain, helping clients explore emotions, understand patterns, and work toward clearer communication and healthier connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Justin collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access flexible appointment styles that fit varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different modes of support, and engage with licensed professionals from familiar environments.