Therapist profile
Katie Hughes, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC in Massachusetts - stress and anxiety
Continue with KatieWhere Katie stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10003363
- NPI
- 1205779899
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Massachusetts
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Attachment and codependency
About Katie
Katie Hughes is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with seven years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career pressures, and major life changes. Her profile also notes work with attachment concerns, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and difficulties with communication and commitment.
Katie uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people make small, steady changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. She balances direct feedback with supportive listening so clients can try different ways of coping and notice what helps.
Her background includes work in community centers, colleges, and K-12 schools. That variety informs a flexible style that shifts to what someone needs in the moment. Katie has spent time supporting people during pregnancy, the perinatal period, and postpartum adjustment as well as others facing life transitions.
In a typical session she talks through current problems, checks in on progress, and practices new skills together. She may introduce cognitive tools to manage anxious thoughts and short exercises to strengthen boundaries and communication. The pace is set by the client and the work adapts as goals change.
People who contact Katie usually want practical strategies and steady progress. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Katie uses evidence-based methods online
In sessions she draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and present problems. Cognitive behavioral ideas help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety and low mood. These techniques give concrete tools for managing worry and improving daily routines.She also uses person-centered practices that concentrate on listening and responding to what matters most in the moment. That approach helps people clarify goals and make decisions about relationships, work, or parenting. Together these methods aim to provide clear steps a person can try between sessions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their needs, preferences, and goals. If a technique isn't helping, it can be adjusted or replaced so the work remains useful and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so clients can practice new skills in everyday life.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists attention to codependency, attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques with a practical focus. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and steady progress.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has seven years of experience working in settings such as community centers, colleges, and K-12 schools. That background informs a flexible, goal-oriented approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.