About Justin
Justin Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions. He speaks English and Spanish. Justin offers practical, respectful support and focuses on meeting each person where they are.
Justin takes a straightforward approach in sessions. He listens first and then tailors conversation and exercises to what matters most to the person in front of him.
How Justin works
Sessions mix short-term problem solving with skills people can use at home. He emphasizes concrete tools for managing emotions and navigating difficult moments. Over 11 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including family-related stress, caregiver strain, substance use, codependency, communication problems, and the effects of trauma.
He combines several therapeutic approaches to match someone’s needs rather than relying on a single method. Those methods include acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavior techniques, client-centered listening, dialectical skills for emotional regulation, and relationship-focused work informed by the Gottman Method. Justin adapts these tools to fit each person’s goals and daily realities.
He offers sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make contact easier. Fees vary by location and a subscription is used for sessions and can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Justin lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Justin works with
The areas below are the ones Justin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Idaho |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where someone wants clearer direction in life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that lead to distress. It often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood swings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help with anger, relationship struggles, and coping during crises.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Justin will explore goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to recommend methods that fit. That means trying different strategies and adjusting as needed until a workable plan emerges.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face dialogue and therapeutic exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter sessions, and ongoing skill practice between longer meetings.
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