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Online therapist

Justin Scott

Compassionate, solution-focused support for families and relationships

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Justin

Justin Scott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical, solution-oriented support. He aims to help people feel heard and to build steps they can try between sessions. His style is calm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening first and planning next.

Justin uses a strengths-based approach that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He helps people identify what is getting in the way and develops realistic strategies that fit their goals and values.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and meant to produce clear next steps. Many clients bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, or depression. He also works with issues like attachment and abandonment, divorce and separation, shame and guilt, impulsivity, and loneliness.

Justin includes attention to life purpose, sexuality, workplace strain, and challenges common to young adults and men. With three years of clinical experience, Justin blends practical tools with a focus on building trust. He aims to create an easygoing environment where people can speak openly and test out new ways of coping.

The work is paced to each person’s comfort and needs. If someone is ready to start, Justin asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits. He practices in Connecticut and holds the LMFT credential.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Justin describes his work as solution-focused and strengths-based, two practical approaches that adapt well to online sessions. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, achievable changes and clear next steps that people can try between meetings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and immediate relationship goals.

A strengths-based approach highlights what already works and builds on those skills. This helps with issues like low self-esteem, shame, and navigating transitions by identifying personal resources and experimenting with new behaviors.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Justin treats it as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. The aim is to pick approaches that match the client’s needs, pace, and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Many people appreciate being able to continue work from wherever they are, while still working together with a licensed professional to address relationships, mood, or stress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Justin focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family concerns, anger, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, shame, and workplace stress.
What is Justin’s approach to therapy?
He uses a solution-focused, strengths-based style that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at developing realistic strategies that fit a person’s goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Justin has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician working with the concerns listed above.
Where does Justin practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Connecticut and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Justin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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