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Justin Hughes, LICSW
Alabama
LICSW - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Justin
Justin Hughes is an Alabama-licensed clinical social worker (AL LICSW) with three years of experience. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strains, ADHD, and issues tied to identity and LGBT concerns.
Justin uses practical, structured approaches to untangle unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying different ways of responding, and building small, repeatable skills. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy among other methods.
In practice he covers a broad range of personal and family-related concerns such as family of origin issues, fatherhood questions, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress. He also addresses complex topics like abandonment, infidelity, domestic violence, dissociation, and responses to disaster. Treatments include work on anger, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes.
Justin offers a direct, task-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and measurable strategies. He uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to support goal setting and to keep work practical and focused on change. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs his approach when past harm is central to a client's concerns.
People can expect short-term skill-building alongside longer work on deeper patterns. Sessions include talking through problems, practicing new responses, and tracking what helps. To begin, a simple matching process is used to schedule a first meeting and plan initial goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
Justin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. CBT helps people pinpoint specific thought patterns, experiment with alternative responses, and track what changes behavior and mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that align with those values even when difficult emotions are present. ACT can help when someone wants to act toward goals despite ongoing stress or anxiety.These methods are explored collaboratively. The therapist and client review goals, try different strategies, and adjust the approach based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. Deciding whether to focus on skill-building, values-based work, or trauma-focused interventions is a shared process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. The emphasis is on finding ways to practice skills between meetings and to make sessions work within everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses, and build practical skills that change daily routines.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an AL LICSW and has three years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Alabama and is licensed as an AL LICSW.
Which languages are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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