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MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Janet Hughes, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Janet

Janet Hughes brings 21 years of clinical experience to clients seeking support with issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, grief, and ADHD. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and emphasizes collaborative work to identify practical steps toward change.

Background and approach

Janet holds an MD as well as social work licenses and brings a combination of clinical training and lived practice to her therapeutic relationships. Her style blends cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping strategies.

Janet has worked extensively with people facing mood disorders, addiction-related concerns, and life transitions, and she offers a steady, transparent presence in sessions. Located in Maryland with licensure extending to DC and Virginia, she supports clients in English and is open to international clients.

Janet aims to build a working alliance that fosters empowerment and tangible progress toward personal goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and coping strategies

Janet uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete behavioral changes; this approach often targets anxiety, low mood, and patterns that maintain distress. Mindfulness therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress tolerance through simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing complements these methods by helping clients clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation before tackling difficult behaviors or habits.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to provide feedback and to co-create a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-informed techniques, homework, and real-time support while accommodating different communication styles and accessibility needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Janet commonly address?
She works with a range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, career concerns, coping with life changes, ADHD, and relationship patterns such as polyamory and non-monogamy.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help clients change unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize collaboration and actionable steps chosen together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working with people facing depression, anxiety, substance-related concerns, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is a licensed clinical social worker with credentials listed as MD LCSW-C 13688 and DC LICSW Lc50081307, and she practices from Maryland with licensure across nearby jurisdictions.
Does she work with non-English speakers or clients outside the country?
She conducts therapy in English and also accepts international clients interested in working with her.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for her services?
Costs vary with client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Languages

English

What Janet can help with

Janet Hughes works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Janet has worked with people suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and Trauma for over 20 years.

How Janet approaches therapy

Janet's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Janet is an MD practicing in Maryland, with 21 years of clinical experience.