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Regina Hughes
Experience
23 years
Based in
Illinois
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Illinois

Regina Hughes

LCPC

Experienced LCPC focused on practical growth

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License and NPI on record

LCPC
Illinois · 180004763
NPI
1578200655

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  • Warm client-centered care
  • Skills for everyday life
  • 23 years experience

About Regina

Regina Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 23 years of experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and with people facing a wide range of concerns. Regina helps clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance issues, relationship struggles, and ADHD among other challenges.

She describes her style as open, warm, and nonjudgmental. Sessions are client-centered so people feel heard and respected. Regina aims to create a calm space where a person can begin to sort out what matters and take practical steps forward.

Her background includes work with adults, teens, and families, and with clients receiving special education services. That experience has involved academic and behavioral concerns, autism, and ADHD as part of a broader clinical practice. She has also supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse.

Regina uses a mix of approaches and adapts a plan to each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to address thoughts, feelings, and relationships. The focus is on skills, clarity, and steady progress.

People who reach out are met with practical tools and straightforward conversation. Regina encourages small, achievable steps and helps clients build coping strategies for everyday life. She supports those wanting to improve communication, manage mood symptoms, or work through grief and life changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-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 disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt 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

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Regina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on small experiments and practical skills that can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address daily problems.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings remain. ACT is useful for coping with stress, chronic worry, and life transitions by teaching acceptance and goal-oriented action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions can mix skills practice, emotional reflection, and real-life planning so the plan changes as progress is made.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into a busy week, makes it easier to get consistent support, and lets check-ins happen without long travel. Other practical benefits include more flexible scheduling, the option to use shorter check-ins when needed, and the ability to work on skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Regina address in therapy?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD among other areas.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm, open, and nonjudgmental with a client-centered focus. She blends practical skills work with emotional processing to help people make steady changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 23 years of experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and with people receiving special education services.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, listed as LCPC, and works with clients located in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is available to work with international clients as noted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow for up-to-date format details.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin working with her?

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