- Stress management
- Trauma support
- ADHD concerns
About Cynthia
Cynthia Hughes is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with 34 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related problems. Cynthia also notes experience supporting LGBT clients, those coping with grief and anger, and people managing ADHD.
Across her career she has developed a straightforward way of working. Sessions focus on clear conversations about what is most troubling and practical steps to manage day-to-day problems. Cynthia aims to help clients notice patterns, try small changes, and track what helps in real life.
She also supports people facing family and caregiving stress, blended family issues, and challenges after divorce or separation. Other matters she addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, chronic pain or illness, codependency, commitment concerns, and communication problems. Cynthia has worked with trauma, domestic violence, and the emotional fallout of disasters.
With long experience, she brings steady clinical practice rather than quick fixes. Meetings are focused on what a client wants to change and how to move toward that. Over time clients and Cynthia review progress and adjust the approach as needed.
Her work is practical and conversational. She encourages people to name the problem, try manageable steps, and notice results. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Two useful treatment approaches commonly used for anxiety and trauma are cognitive-behavioral techniques and skills-based strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce avoidance and ease social worry. Skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing stress, emotion, and cravings so people can practice coping in everyday situations.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is tracked.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and make it simpler to join from a quieter location without needing extra travel time. Licensed professionals can guide clients on which session rhythm and techniques are likely to be most useful for social anxiety and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear discussion and small, manageable steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional experience as a counselor in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options button and the matching questionnaire.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.