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Hilary Hughes, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Hilary

Hilary Hughes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who brings a decade of experience supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She has worked with a broad range of concerns including obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic, relationship and family issues, identity and LGBT matters, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses topics such as self-esteem, body image, fertility and pregnancy-related issues, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation.

Hilary’s approach centers on meeting clients where they are and building a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship. She listens attentively to understand each person’s perspective and tailors care using client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful.

Her style is described as warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, aiming to create an environment where practical skills and personal insight can grow side by side. Clients can expect a therapist who acknowledges the courage involved in seeking help and who works toward clear goals related to coping, emotional regulation, and life purpose.

Hilary combines clinical knowledge with compassionate support to guide clients through change and toward greater self-understanding.

Practical approaches and online care for everyday challenges

Hilary uses client-centered therapy to prioritize each person’s experience and perspective, creating space for clients to lead conversations about what matters most to them while the therapist offers empathy and support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her toolkit, focusing on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, worry, mood, and compulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hilary will work with clients to explore what methods suit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so treatment feels relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without needing to travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hilary commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, anger, and relationship or family difficulties.
What is Hilary's therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive, empathetic, respectful, and nonjudgmental. She aims to listen carefully and tailor sessions to each person's perspective and needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Hilary has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field and has supported people with a diverse set of concerns during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential CT LCSW 8278 and practices in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesFertility issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

What Hilary can help with

Hilary Hughes works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and depression.

Hilary works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, and school related issues.

How Hilary approaches therapy

Hilary's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Hilary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut, with 10 years of clinical experience.