Regina Hughes
Warm, client-centered support for lasting change
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About
Regina Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and educator in Illinois with 23 years of experience supporting adults, teens, and families. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, which has shaped a steady, practical perspective on the many ways life stressors can affect mood, relationships, and day-to-day functioning.
Her experience spans concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career difficulties, OCD, and substance use. She has also supported individuals who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition, Regina has worked with clients receiving special education services who are navigating academic and behavioral needs, including autism and ADHD.
Regina’s style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental, with a client-centered focus that prioritizes helping people feel heard, valued, and respected. She views a supportive therapeutic environment as an important foundation for healing and growth, and she collaborates with each client to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique goals and circumstances. Her work draws from evidence-informed and humanistic methods, including cognitive behavioral approaches and related therapeutic frameworks, to help clients move toward meaningful change.
Her experience spans concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career difficulties, OCD, and substance use. She has also supported individuals who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition, Regina has worked with clients receiving special education services who are navigating academic and behavioral needs, including autism and ADHD.
Regina’s style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental, with a client-centered focus that prioritizes helping people feel heard, valued, and respected. She views a supportive therapeutic environment as an important foundation for healing and growth, and she collaborates with each client to shape a treatment plan that fits their unique goals and circumstances. Her work draws from evidence-informed and humanistic methods, including cognitive behavioral approaches and related therapeutic frameworks, to help clients move toward meaningful change.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 23
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCPC 180004763
- NPI Number: 1578200655
- License: LCPC (Illinois)
Evidence-Informed Tools, Delivered Online
Regina Hughes integrates structured, skills-based methods with a supportive, client-centered style to help clients work through challenges like stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially useful when worries, low mood, or stress start to shape daily routines and self-esteem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while building actions that align with personal values. It is often a good fit for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled off course by anxiety or painful experiences. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can support clients navigating intense emotions, conflict, or impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Regina works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify what is and is not working, and choose strategies that match each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or days when meeting face-to-face feels like too much.
How much experience does Regina Hughes have?
Regina Hughes has 23 years of experience providing therapy and counseling support.
Is Regina Hughes a licensed therapist?
Yes. Regina Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Her Illinois license is IL LCPC 180004763.
In which languages does Regina Hughes provide therapy?
Regina Hughes provides therapy in English.
Where is Regina Hughes located?
Regina Hughes is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Regina Hughes as my therapist?
You can work with Regina Hughes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Regina Hughes work with international clients?
Yes. Regina Hughes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Regina Hughes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.