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Justin Hughes, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Justin

Justin Hughes is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on evidence-based methods to support clients working through grief, addiction, bipolar symptoms, intimacy and sexual culture questions, and family or caregiving stresses, offering clear, practical strategies alongside empathic listening. His practice balances goal-oriented techniques with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance.

Clients can expect help addressing shame, guilt, control issues, infidelity, and other painful experiences while exploring values, meaning, and personal strengths. Justin is comfortable integrating faith-based perspectives when clients prefer that context or using a secular approach tailored to individual preferences.

With three years of clinical experience in Alabama, he uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to build resilience and support recovery. As an LICSW he emphasizes collaboration and practical skills to help people navigate life changes and move toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and issues where guiding purpose can improve day-to-day choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which can be helpful for worry, low mood, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing encourages clients to explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, often supporting work on addictions, behavior change, and readiness to act.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. This partnership helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and actionable.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home while working with a licensed professional experienced in the above approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Justin works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, relationship difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends goal-focused, practical techniques with empathic support and values exploration to help clients develop coping skills and clarify what matters most to them.
What is his clinical background?
He has three years of professional experience providing therapy and draws on trauma-informed and solution-oriented methods to address complex emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location information should I know?
Justin holds the credential LICSW and is licensed in Alabama under AL LICSW 6681C.
In which languages can I work with him and are international clients accepted?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English