- ACT and CBT
- Trauma-informed work
- Goal focused
About Justin
Justin Hughes is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with three years of practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and a range of life challenges. Justin also helps people dealing with relationship strain, substance concerns, parenting stress, grief, and LGBT-related issues.
He keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on current problems, what gets in the way, and small steps that make a difference. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
People may bring issues such as career pressure, burnout or compassion fatigue. Justin also supports those coping with family-of-origin problems, divorce and separation, first responder stress, and the lasting effects of abuse or abandonment. He can talk about intimacy-related concerns, BDSM and alternative sexual cultures without judgment.
His work blends evidence-based strategies with motivational techniques to build clearer goals and steady progress. Sessions often include goal-setting, behavioral experiments, and skills practice between meetings. The tone is straightforward and solution-focused rather than overly theoretical.
Justin is comfortable discussing faith-oriented perspectives or a secular approach depending on the person's preference. He conducts sessions in English and practices in Alabama as an LICSW. To start, clients use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take action in line with those values. It teaches noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing small steps that reflect personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing supports commitment to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Justin will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. That may mean trying one method first and adjusting what happens in sessions based on what works.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel when schedules are tight. The therapist-client collaboration focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions to manage anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he work with?
He supports adults who lose their temper with loved ones, feel persistent resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or live with someone else’s anger.
How would he approach sessions about temper and reactivity?
He uses practical, skills-based work such as noticing triggers, testing new responses, and setting clear personal goals during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience delivering mental health services as an LICSW in Alabama.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
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 does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.