- Anxiety and phobia work
- CBT and DBT methods
- Support for identity
About Keith
Keith Hugh is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues he addresses. He also supports clients dealing with grief, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, and struggles around identity and LGBT matters.
Sessions focus on straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. He uses clear, practical tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and handle intense emotions more effectively. Work may include skill building for emotion regulation, communication practice, and problem-solving for everyday stresses.
Keith describes his style as person-centered and collaborative. He leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques alongside motivational interviewing and existential questions to help people clarify values and next steps. Narrative approaches may be used to help people reframe difficult experiences and make sense of personal history.
Clients who struggle with social situations, fear of being judged, speaking up, or meeting new people will find sessions that address those specific worries through skills practice and incremental exposure. Practical steps and short homework tasks are often part of the work to reinforce new habits between sessions.
Keith works in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on respectful listening and following the client's lead; in practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says and helps them find their own priorities for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to see what helps, which can be useful for social anxiety and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often using short practice exercises between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful and practical.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and keep momentum toward personal goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and identity concerns, among others.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines person-centered conversation with practical tools from CBT and DBT and uses motivational interviewing and narrative methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood, trauma, and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an IL LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.