Justin Ungar, LPC

Justin Ungar is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or problems with addiction. He aims to create an open space where people can say what they think and feel without judgment.

Justin focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. He works with clients on motivation, confidence, and coping skills for big life changes. His practice also includes support around relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges tied to caregiving or aging.

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Justin listens for what matters most to each person and then suggests straightforward strategies to try between visits. He emphasizes skill-building so people can manage symptoms and handle stressors more calmly.

With experience in both short-term and longer-term work, Justin adapts his pacing to a person’s needs. He also supports individuals facing adoption or attachment concerns, body image struggles, and complex grief tied to loss.

People in Connecticut can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental clinician who values honest discussion. Justin encourages prospective clients to see the first session as a chance to check fit and clarify goals before committing to ongoing work.

How therapeutic approaches and online care can fit your life

Justin uses evidence-based approaches that focus on skills and real-life change. One common method emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress so people can handle difficult moments with steadier breathing and clearer thinking. Another approach centers on building motivation and confidence through small, achievable goals that make daily routines feel more manageable.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try methods, evaluate what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also can allow people to use audio-only or video sessions depending on what works best for them. Discuss practical needs and schedule considerations during the matching process so sessions suit everyday life.