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Justin Hartford, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT
- Attachment work
- Gottman ideas
About Justin
Justin Hartford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with four years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression. Justin uses clear, direct conversation to make the first steps easier to take.
Justin focuses on practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches. Sessions emphasize understanding what keeps problems going and testing small changes in thinking and behavior.
He often addresses concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, control struggles, and feelings of guilt or shame. He also works with people facing body image worries, caregiver stress, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose or money and finances.
In relationship work he draws on methods from the Gottman Method to look at interaction patterns and improve communication. Jungian ideas may be used to explore personal meaning when that feels relevant. Justin aims for straightforward, goal-focused sessions that move toward concrete skills and clearer decisions.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in California. He asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling an initial session so the first meeting can focus on goals and next steps.
How Justin blends approach and online work
Justin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses, which is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and some addictive behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to map how early and current relationships influence expectations and reactions in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan so goals come from the person's priorities.Choosing which approach to use is part of the process. Justin works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision happens during the first sessions and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or video meetings when face-to-face travel would be difficult. Talk with him after completing the matching questionnaire to clarify how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he usually address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, communication, and control struggles.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try small experiments to change reactions and routines.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of professional experience as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages does he offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside his country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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