Regina Hughes, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Regina Hughes is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 23 years of experience in Illinois.
- License 180004763 · Illinois Expires March 2027
- NPI 1578200655 · national registry
- Experience and languages 23+ years in practice English
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About Regina
Regina Hughes is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 23 years of experience in Illinois. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on helping people talk through difficult moments. Regina emphasizes respect and listening as the foundation for change.
She has a long history working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults and teens. Her background includes helping people managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction, and grief.
Background and approach
She has also supported people dealing with parenting stress, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, and career transitions. Regina tailors care to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. She draws from approaches such as the Gottman Method for relationship work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-driven action, and cognitive-behavioral tools to shift patterns of thinking and behavior.
She also uses client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client. Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small steps that add up over time.
Regina helps people build skills they can use between sessions to manage stress and cope with life changes. Clients often seek her support for a wide range of concerns including ADHD, chronic illness or pain, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and challenges that follow divorce or separation.
She adapts plans to meet the realities of each person's life and goals.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180004763 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1578200655 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Regina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Regina names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Regina names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Regina uses a few key methods that translate well to online work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict by teaching practical skills for interaction and emotional connection; it is often helpful for people wanting clearer, calmer conversations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Client-centered therapy centers the person's own experience, giving space for understanding and self-directed change, which supports progress across many concerns.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Regina will listen to your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. She adjusts the plan as you go so sessions stay useful and relevant to your life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when being on camera is not needed. Live chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins, skill practice, or brief emotional support between longer sessions. These options are aimed at making therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Regina address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, ADHD, and many related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm, open, and client-centered. Sessions focus on listening, building practical skills, and setting steps clients can apply between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults and teens, supporting a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential (LCPC) and practices from Illinois.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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