Cynthia Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 34 years of experience to her work in Tennessee.
01About Cynthia
Cynthia Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings 34 years of experience to her work in Tennessee. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those coping with addictions, grief, anger, relationship concerns, and issues related to ADHD and LGBT identity.
Her approach centers on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to speak openly. Sessions focus on practical steps and straightforward conversation.
Background and approach
Cynthia listens closely and helps clients figure out what matters most to them. Over a long career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and divorce or separation. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to each person’s situation.
Cynthia aims to help people notice patterns that cause pain and build different ways of responding. She talks through real-life strategies for coping, improving communication, and managing intense feelings. The work is collaborative and paced to fit each client’s needs.
People who choose her often want clear guidance plus space to think things through. She supports clients as they take steps toward steadier moods, better relationships, and healthier daily routines.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 3418 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1457670275 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Cynthia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cynthia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try new responses; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Another approach emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication, which often helps with relationship strain, anger, and codependency.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cynthia will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts the focus over time as needs and circumstances change so the work stays relevant and doable.
Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and easier reading of nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options give flexibility so people can keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
Cynthia works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like abandonment and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of professional work experience practicing in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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