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Justin Hughes

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Idaho

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Justin

Justin Hughes is a licensed professional counselor in Idaho who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. He works with clients dealing with grief, anger, addictions, ADHD, and life changes.

Background and approach

He talks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried. He uses straightforward conversation to learn what feels most urgent to each person.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's goals and situation, rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Justin focuses on practical skills and clearer communication so people can notice small changes quickly.

His approach draws from several well-known methods, including the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work. He blends techniques to match the needs of the moment, from coping skills for intense emotions to problem-solving for everyday struggles.

Justin brings 11 years of professional experience to his practice. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and helps clients set realistic steps toward better daily functioning.

He offers services in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. People connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling works around the client’s availability.

Approaches for online work and how they help

Justin commonly draws on the Gottman Method to address communication patterns and recurring conflict in relationships. That approach focuses on practical exercises to improve listening, reduce reactivity, and rebuild connection. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making choices during life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there he will suggest techniques and adjust the plan as progress and needs change, so the process stays collaborative.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let sessions feel close to an in-person visit, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or being on camera is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when a written format helps someone reflect. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Justin help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain speech and a practical approach, tailoring conversations and exercises to each person’s goals. Sessions focus on skills and clearer communication.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and brings 11 years of professional experience in mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and what location information applies?
He is licensed in Idaho and practices as an LPC in that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed in

Idaho

Languages

English, Spanish