Justin Ungar, LPC - Therapist in Connecticut

Stress and anxiety
Grief and loss
Motivation and self esteem

About Justin

Justin Ungar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress and anxiety, addiction-related concerns, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He focuses on helping clients who find social situations and related fears difficult, including social anxiety and phobia.

In sessions he aims to make conversation straightforward and direct. He encourages clients to name what feels hardest and to try small, practical steps that build confidence. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, noticing patterns that keep difficulties going, and testing new ways of responding in everyday life.

Justin pays attention to how relationships and past losses shape current struggles. He will help people look at connection, attachment, and trust issues that affect mood and behavior. He also addresses issues such as body image, commitment concerns, and coping with chronic illness when these affect daily functioning.

People who come with substance use concerns or co-occurring mental health issues can work on immediate coping skills and on longer-term behavior change. He supports those handling major life transitions, parenting stress, blended family challenges, and caregiver strain.

Justin uses evidence-based techniques and works with clients over a series of sessions to set clear goals and track progress. To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online options provided.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day problems and behavior change. One common technique is behavioral work that breaks down anxious situations into small steps, practices new responses, and builds confidence through repeated attempts. This can help with social anxiety, phobias, and avoidance patterns. Another frequently used approach is skills-based coping work that teaches concrete strategies for managing intense feelings, cravings, or low mood. These skills give practical tools to use between sessions and during stressful moments. Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques feel most helpful, adjust the plan as progress is made, and set clear short-term goals together. For practical matters, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to attend when mobility or caregiving limits travel. Discussing format needs early helps match the approach to the client's schedule and preferences.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Money and financial issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Connecticut

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addiction-related issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and social anxiety and phobia.

What is his approach in sessions?

Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. He helps people notice patterns, try small behavior changes, and set measurable goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Connecticut.

What credential does he hold and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not currently work with international clients.

What are the session formats?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.