- ACT and CBT
- Trauma-focused care
- Motivational interviewing
About Justin
Justin Hughes is an AL LICSW with three years of clinical experience based in Alabama. He works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and family problems. He also helps people dealing with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, career concerns, and parenting-related stress.
Justin uses clear, practical conversations to help people name what is happening and try small changes that can make days easier. Sessions mix straightforward skill practice with time to talk through painful memories and current pressures. He can incorporate a Christian perspective when requested or take a secular approach depending on a person’s preference.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and focus on values-driven action. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods are used to set realistic goals and build momentum. Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of the plan when past harm is central to someone’s difficulties.
Clients can expect direct feedback, homework that is practical, and a focus on coping strategies for day-to-day life. He helps people manage guilt, shame, burnout, and the specific stresses that come with new careers, relationships, and changes in family roles.
Justin aims to help people regain a sense of control and clearer direction. He asks straightforward questions, offers tools that can be practiced between sessions, and works with clients to choose what matters most next.
Online approaches and how they translate to sessions
Justin commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then pick actions that match personal values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling adrift. CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns, which helps with depression, anxiety, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or study, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems show up and bring real-life examples directly into sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, family problems, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversations that combine skill practice with time to process emotions. Sessions focus on clear tools and steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practicing clinician in Alabama.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an AL LICSW and practices in Alabama.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he provide?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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