Hilary Hughes , LCSW

Hilary Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with people facing a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, school-related issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and trauma.

Hilary adopts an approach that begins by meeting each person where they are, taking time to listen and understand an individual perspective and the specific obstacles they are encountering. Her counseling style is interactive and collaborative, guided by empathy, respect, and warmth, and she maintains a nonjudgmental stance as clients explore their goals and struggles.

She acknowledges that seeking therapy is a meaningful step and recognizes the courage it takes to begin the process. Hilary encourages clients to view therapy as a partnership and looks forward to working together to identify practical strategies and personal strengths that support recovery and growth.

Approaches for Online Care and Support

Hilary uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy, and collaboration to help people clarify their needs and build self-understanding, often benefiting those coping with life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and relational issues.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that explores the links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and panic, and helps clients develop actionable skills they can apply between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hilary works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Hilary is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexible ways to fit care into their lives. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, support consistent scheduling, and allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing guidance and support despite geographic or time constraints.