Regina Hughes, LCPC

Regina Hughes is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 23 years of clinical experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and other complex concerns. Regina approaches each person with warmth and a nonjudgmental manner to create a space where they feel heard and respected.

Her background includes work with adults and teens, and with people who have academic or behavioral needs such as autism and ADHD. She has supported those coping with grief, relationship struggles, parenting stress, career challenges, chronic illness, and addiction. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed among her focus areas.

Regina uses a client-centered stance and adapts treatment to each person. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to build a practical plan. Sessions tend to focus on clear skills, values-based goals, and stronger emotion regulation.

Her style is open and educational. She explains strategies plainly and helps people try them between meetings. Regina believes steady small steps and thoughtful reflection create meaningful change.

People who want direct, compassionate guidance and practical tools often find this approach useful. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so a workable schedule can be arranged.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving connection in close relationships, and can be helpful for intimacy and communication concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Regina will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. That choice is collaborative and can change over time as needs change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Remote sessions also make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes or while traveling internationally. If you have particular scheduling needs, note them when you complete the matching questionnaire so a plan can be arranged.