- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Parenting support
About Hilary
Hilary Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 10 years of experience in mental health care. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage symptoms and make practical changes in daily life.
Hilary uses a conversational, interactive approach. She listens carefully to understand each person’s perspective. That informs a plan that blends client-centered conversation with skill-based techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy.
In sessions Hilary helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes. She also focuses on problem-solving for immediate stressors like parenting strain, caregiver stress, or life transitions. The tone is direct and practical, with attention to what works day to day.
Her work includes attention to attention-related concerns such as ADHD, repetitive worries or compulsions, panic, and trauma-related reactions. She also supports issues tied to identity and relationships, including LGBT concerns, women’s issues, and body image.
Hilary asks questions to make sure goals are clear and achievable. She uses therapy techniques to reduce intense reactions and build coping strategies. People leave sessions with specific next steps to try between meetings.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Hilary uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening to the person’s experience and responding in a way that helps them feel understood. This approach is useful when someone needs to talk through current challenges and clarify goals.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger episodes, or depressive symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hilary will collaborate with each person to decide whether to emphasize client-centered exploration, CBT skills, or a mix based on goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder. Licensed professionals can use different ways of meeting; Hilary will discuss what works best for practical day-to-day needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting problems, depression, anger, grief, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she worked in mental health?
Hilary has ten years of experience in the mental health field.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a CT LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.