ChangeAtYourPace.org Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Justin Hartford

Justin Hartford

LMFT

California

Calm, collaborative therapy for life changes

Continue with Justin

At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 139193
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivation-focused approach
    • Practical coping tools
    • Warm listening style

    About Justin

    Justin Hartford is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, and depression. He keeps sessions straightforward and nonjudgmental so people can say what they need to say. His style aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

    Justin uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum at a comfortable pace. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when helpful to identify patterns of thought and try new behaviors.

    With four years of professional experience, Justin works to make conversations practical and grounded. He listens for what matters most to each person and tailors the work to their goals. Sessions often include straightforward tools and short experiments to try between meetings.

    He practices in California as an LMFT, which means he is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Sessions are conducted in English. Justin encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to begin and to take the next step when they feel ready.

    People who reach out can expect an approach that emphasizes listening, collaboration, and practical next steps. If you want a calm, direct listener who helps turn motivation into action, Justin may be a good fit.

  2. Approaches that translate well to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and strengthening their motivation. It is often brief and goal-focused, which can work well when someone wants clear next steps for issues like addiction or lifestyle change.

    Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In sessions the therapist and client talk about connection, trust, and ways to build more secure interactions in present relationships.

    Client-Centered Therapy places emphasis on listening and supporting a person's own pace. The therapist follows the client's lead and creates room for honest conversation about what matters most.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide together which methods best match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process guides what is tried first and what adjustments are made over time.

    The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or enabling sessions when leaving home is difficult. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and practical needs so sessions match everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Justin address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, communication, and life purpose.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    His style emphasizes listening, collaboration, and practical steps, using Motivational Interviewing and CBT when useful to build change and try new behaviors.

    What is his background and experience?

    Justin has four years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with people facing mood, relationship, and addiction concerns.

    What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

    He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices there.

    Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Justin?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

Back to all therapists

Justin Hartford Continue with Justin