- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Gottman method
About Justin
Justin Hartford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are carrying stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, or depression. Justin focuses on guilt and shame among other issues and helps people talk through painful feelings tied to actions, identity, or past family and faith dynamics.
He uses a mix of approaches to fit what each person needs. Sessions are conversational and direct. Justin aims to create a setting where thoughts and feelings can be said aloud without judgment. He invites honest discussion about what led to current struggles and what matters to the client now.
In sessions he often explores attachment patterns and how they shape relationships. He also uses client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on the client’s experience and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding.
Justin has worked with issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, communication problems, control issues, and impulsivity. He also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, loneliness, money issues, and forgiveness questions. Many people bring mixed problems, and he attends to how these concerns interact.
He practices in California and meets with English-speaking clients. Sessions are set up through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In practice this means talking about past bonds and noticing how those patterns show up in present relationships and feelings of guilt or abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities. Sessions follow what the client brings, with the therapist reflecting what’s said and tracking progress together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests practical alternatives, which can help with anxiety, mood shifts, and guilt-driven thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Justin works with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as issues and needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into everyday life because they reduce commute time and make it easier to schedule short check-ins or regular meetings around work or caregiving. If you want to start, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss which approaches and practical arrangements will suit you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression. He also focuses on guilt and shame and related issues like abandonment and attachment.
How would he approach shame or guilt in a session?
He creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental setting and talks through the feelings that come up. He may use attachment discussions and CBT tools to understand triggers and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes supporting people with grief, addiction, and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are arranged through a subscription 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 then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.