About Hilary
Hilary Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She listens to understand a person's perspective and what feels most difficult right now. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps alongside space to talk about feelings and reactions.
Hilary uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape conversations around what matters to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of responding. These approaches are used to address panic, compulsions, grief, anger, and changes like pregnancy or fertility challenges.
She supports people dealing with caregiver stress, attachment and body image concerns, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Work can include coaching-style check-ins for day-to-day coping and skills practice for impulse control or obsessive thoughts.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change as well as emotional understanding. People who find social situations or speaking up hard can work on skills and steps to feel more confident in social settings. To begin, follow the site's sign-up flow and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and adjusts the pace based on the client's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, compulsions, and social fear.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods, check what helps, and change course when needed. Sessions may mix conversation, skill practice, and planning so progress is steady and concrete.
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make attending therapy easier to fit into everyday life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and let someone choose a quieter time without rearranging their schedule. The therapist and client will discuss logistics and pick a rhythm that suits the client's goals and routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma, ADHD, OCD, social anxiety and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, client-centered approach and listens to understand individual perspectives.
How much experience does she have?
Hilary has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.