Regina Hughes, LCPC

Regina Hughes is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 23 years in the field. She combines hands-on clinical experience and teaching to help people when life feels overwhelming or stuck. Regina writes and talks plainly, offering a calm, steady presence for people who need someone to listen.

Her career includes work in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has supported adults and teens facing depression, stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career uncertainty, obsessive thinking, and substance use concerns. She has also worked with people who experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse and with individuals who receive special education services, including autism and ADHD related concerns.

Regina describes her style as warm, open, and nonjudgmental. She centers the person in the room and aims to create a space where people feel heard and respected. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring deeper patterns that keep problems repeating.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Regina mixes cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and emotion-focused techniques to tailor a plan to each person. She prioritizes what the client wants to change and adjusts the approach as work progresses.

People who choose Regina often want straightforward guidance alongside empathic support. She encourages realistic goals and helps people build skills they can use between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.

Approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and managing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It often includes at-home exercises to practice between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting patterns in close relationships and emotional responses to improve connection and regulate feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Regina will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She tailors plans and adapts techniques as people try them and report back about what helps.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, for example by cutting travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also support consistent skill practice between appointments, which complements ACT and CBT work. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and needs.