Justin Hartford, LMFT
California · 4 years in practice
Justin Hartford is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 139193 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1841848470 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Justin
Justin Hartford is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression. He uses straightforward, compassionate care to help people take the first step toward feeling more grounded. He speaks English and practices from California as an LMFT.
Justin aims to create a calm space where clients can speak openly about what’s on their mind. Sessions center on clear listening and practical steps to reduce distress.
Background and approach
He encourages small changes that add up over time rather than dramatic, immediate fixes. His work draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Jungian Therapy helps explore personal meaning and patterns that repeat in life.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional reactions. Justin also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s goals and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is brought in for concrete tools to manage thoughts and behaviors tied to anxiety, mood, and impulsivity.
People often come for help with communication problems, loneliness, body image, caregiver stress, money worries, or healing after separation. In sessions he balances listening with questions and practical exercises, so people leave with ideas to try between meetings. He has four years of professional experience as an LMFT and works by appointment.
The focus is on steady progress and on finding ways of coping that fit the client’s life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Justin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Justin names
- Jungian Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Justin blends Jungian Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy with client-centered care to help people online. Jungian Therapy focuses on patterns and personal meaning, helping people notice repeating themes in their lives and what those patterns might point to. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship dynamics influence current feelings and communication, which can help with anxiety, relationship strain, and trust issues.He approaches online work collaboratively. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on goals, comfort, and how someone responds in early sessions. That collaborative process helps shape whether the focus stays on insight, on building new habits, or on both.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers writing instead of talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the work consistent and goal-oriented.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Justin works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and depression, along with related concerns like attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions blend Jungian exploration, attachment-based focus, client-centered listening, and practical CBT skills to match each person’s needs and goals.
What is Justin's professional background?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with four years of professional experience working with emotional and relational concerns.
Where is this therapist located and licensed?
Justin practices in California and holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as LMFT.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving several ways to connect that fit different routines.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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