Diane Hughes
Compassionate Kansas clinical social worker
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About
Diane Hughes is a Kansas-based clinical social worker (KS LSCSW 5191) with nine years of practice. She is a female therapist who identifies as gay and liberal and has experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
She works with clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and aims to help individuals build lasting strategies that increase confidence, a sense of empowerment, and stronger connections with themselves and others. Diane relies on evidence-based approaches and offers treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and prolonged exposure therapy (PE) when they are clinically appropriate.
Diane strives to establish warm, collaborative working relationships to make these therapies accessible and practical for each person she serves. Her training as a licensed specialist clinical social worker informs a pragmatic, compassionate approach to care.
- Location:
- Kansas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Coping with life changes, Depression, LGBT, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: KS LSCSW LSCSW 5191
- NPI Number: 1659721488
- License: LSCSW (Kansas) #LSCSW 5191 exp 2026-05-31
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions - respond well to therapy delivered online, and research supports that it can be as effective as traditional in-person care for these issues. One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect in the format that works best for them - video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity over time. Therapists who offer online sessions are licensed professionals, and if someone decides a different clinician would be a better fit, it is possible to switch practitioners. Online therapy can be a practical, effective option for many seeking support and treatment for everyday mental health challenges.How much experience does Diane Hughes have?
Diane Hughes has nine years of experience providing therapeutic services.
Is Diane Hughes a licensed therapist?
Yes. Diane Hughes is a licensed clinician in Kansas with the designation KS LSCSW LSCSW 5191.
In which languages does Diane Hughes provide therapy?
Diane Hughes provides therapy in English.
Where is Diane Hughes located?
Diane Hughes is located in Kansas.
How can I work with Diane Hughes as my therapist?
You can work with Diane Hughes by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.
How much does therapy with Diane Hughes cost?
Costs can vary based on factors like your location and Diane Hughes’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire to help match you with Diane Hughes. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may occur by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.