Justin Ungar, LPC

Justin Ungar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and process grief and loss while also supporting growth in motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Clients work with him in an open, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and examined together.

His approach emphasizes practical steps and compassionate guidance so clients can build skills that carry into everyday life. Whether someone is facing a short-term challenge or navigating longer-term struggles, he aims to meet each person where they are and to tailor support to individual needs. Justin recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and he affirms that choosing to begin treatment is itself an important act of self-care.

As an LPC, Justin brings a balance of structured techniques and empathic listening to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved coping. He is committed to creating a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports change at a pace that fits each person.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine skill-building and emotionally focused work to address common concerns. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and to address patterns that contribute to addictions. These skills help clients manage triggers, build healthier routines, and practice new responses in everyday situations.

Another approach centers on processing emotions related to grief, loss, and self-esteem. This work creates space to explore feelings, understand personal meanings, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. It is useful for clients coping with change, relationship challenges, and identity concerns.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Justin works with each client to identify goals, assess what helps, and adjust methods over time so care fits the person rather than forcing a single style. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access therapy from home or work. This flexibility supports continuity of care and makes it simpler to maintain regular progress.