Cynthia Hughes , LPC

Cynthia Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 34 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, offering steady support across a wide range of life challenges.

Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients are invited to name their thoughts and feelings and explore them at their own pace. Cynthia emphasizes practical coping strategies and collaborative problem solving while attending to the emotional impacts of grief, anger, ADHD, family dynamics, and issues related to identity and sexual orientation.

Recognizing that beginning therapy requires courage, Cynthia focuses on meeting each person where they are and supporting steps toward a more satisfying and healthier life. As an LPC she brings decades of clinical experience to help clients navigate change, restore relationships, and build resilience.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Cynthia Hughes uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical, skills-focused work to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. These interventions teach concrete coping tools and strategies that clients can apply between sessions to manage daily challenges and build resilience.

She also applies approaches tailored to addiction and relationship concerns, helping clients examine patterns, strengthen communication, and develop healthier coping responses. For trauma and abuse, the work focuses on paced processing and stabilization so individuals can address difficult experiences while maintaining emotional safety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will work with clients to identify goals, assess what methods feel most helpful, and adjust the plan over time to align with needs and preferences. This partnership helps ensure treatment fits each person’s situation and pace.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many clients, including flexible scheduling and easier access to care. Cynthia provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their life and communication style while working with a licensed professional.