- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment-focused work
About Justin
Justin Hartford is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with four years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, grief, and depression. He conducts sessions in English and practices in California.
Justin focuses on practical conversation and clear next steps. He helps people talk through complicated feelings and patterns that block moving forward. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what small changes might make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
His approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That mix lets him look at how early relationship patterns affect current problems, listen closely to a person's experience, and test manageable behavior changes. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method and Jungian thinking when they fit the work.
People come to him for a range of concerns beyond the main issues, including abandonment or attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce or separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, money and financial worries, mood problems, and dealing with narcissism-related dynamics. He helps people notice repeated patterns and choose different responses.
Sessions typically move at a steady, practical pace. He emphasizes collaboration about goals and next steps so clients know what to expect between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. In an online session this can help clarify why certain situations trigger strong responses and guide changes to how people relate to others.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflection to help someone make sense of their choices. Online meetings can provide structured time to talk through priorities, values, and what matters most after a life change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions, this often means setting small experiments or homework between meetings to test new ways of coping with anxiety, mood, or addictive urges.
Choosing the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to weigh goals, preferences, and the problems presented. That collaboration helps decide which methods to emphasize as work proceeds.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the options offered and how they fit your schedule. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone-based meetings when video is difficult.
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 help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and financial worries.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck in life?
He combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try small, practical changes. The focus is on clearer choices and manageable steps.
What is his background and experience?
He holds the LMFT credential and has four years of professional practice experience working with the listed concerns. His experience is based in California settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a California LMFT and provides services in California. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within California.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details should be checked during sign up.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment workflow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.