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Justin Hughes

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Justin

Justin Hughes is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and problems connected to relationships and family life. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm. He welcomes conversations about parenting, grief, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns.

Justin works from Alabama and offers care in English. He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. He uses methods that teach skills for managing difficult thoughts and emotions.

Background and approach

Sessions often include learning simple tools, setting small goals, and practicing changes between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Justin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings and move toward what matters to them.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform his work when clients want to build motivation and practical next steps. He creates a nonjudgmental space where values, struggles, and strengths are discussed plainly.

Justin notes that he can support clients who want either a faith-based or a secular approach. He prioritizes clear communication and collaboration on goals. With three years of practice as an LICSW - licensed independent clinical social worker - Justin blends evidence-based tools with a steady, supportive style.

He helps people find manageable paths forward when life feels chaotic or stuck.

Approach and online care that fits your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters in life. It is useful when stuckness, shame, or ongoing stress keeps someone from living the life they value. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time so it fits real life and real needs.

Online therapy here can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats let people connect from home, break workday travel, and keep a steady rhythm of support. The focus remains on practical tools, clear goals, and steady progress delivered in ways that match a client’s schedule and comfort.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Justin address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related concerns. His practice also covers parenting, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, ADHD and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented with plain language. He focuses on skills, small steps, and clear plans clients can try between meetings.
What background and experience does he bring?
Justin has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns. He combines several evidence-based approaches in his work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LICSW - licensed independent clinical social worker - with license number AL LICSW 6681C. His practice is based in Alabama.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for different ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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