Regina Hughes, LCPC | Therapist in Illinois

Warm and client-centered
Practical coping skills
Experience with trauma

About Regina

Regina Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 23 years of experience. She works with adults and teens who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship problems. Regina also supports people facing trauma, addiction, and challenges related to ADHD and autism.

Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. She has helped people coping with emotional and physical abuse, severe mood concerns, anger, and substance use. She has experience with clients who receive special education services and who have academic or behavioral needs.

Regina’s manner is warm, open, and nonjudgmental. She places the person at the center of care and aims to create a space where clients feel heard and respected. Sessions focus on realistic goals and practical steps to improve everyday life.

Her approach blends several methods to match what a person needs. Regina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of her work. She tailors treatment plans to each client’s specific situation.

Regina emphasizes collaboration and steady progress. She helps people build skills for coping, communication, and managing strong emotions. Those who want to pursue change are offered support and guidance through the process.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that line up with those values. It is useful for worry, low mood, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It often involves homework and skill practice between sessions.

The aim is collaborative. Regina works with each person to figure out which approach or combination fits their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and needs shift.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also supports shorter focused sessions or full-length appointments depending on what the client needs. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for virtual meetings, helping people practice coping skills, learn new ways of responding to strong emotions, and apply tools between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Regina helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and codependency among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental. She centers the client and focuses on clear, practical steps toward the client’s goals.

How long has she practiced?

She has 23 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and community care.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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