Lisa Hughes is a counselor who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
01About Lisa
Lisa Hughes is a counselor who uses a client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She holds MD and LCPC credentials and brings seven years of focused practice to online work. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people find practical steps forward.
She draws on client-centered therapy to make room for each person’s experience. That means listening first, then offering ideas that fit the person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are used to help with racing thoughts and to build calm in the moment. Motivational interviewing shows up when someone wants change but feels stuck. It helps people clarify what matters and find internal motivation to take small steps.
Solution-focused work is used to identify strengths and workable next steps, so sessions often end with a short, doable plan. Lisa has seven years of experience in the clinical counseling field and practices from Maryland. She works with adults on issues like grief, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, and questions about life purpose.
Her background includes attention to multicultural concerns and women’s issues. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The overall aim is straightforward: hear what matters to the person, try practical tools, and adjust the plan as progress happens.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC11388 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1417475955 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Lisa names
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04Online support
How client-centered and online methods work together
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience before offering direction. It helps people feel heard and shapes the work around their values and goals. Mindfulness therapy trains simple, present-moment practices to reduce reactive thinking and calm anxiety, useful for stress, grief, and feeling overwhelmed.Finding the right mix of methods usually happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust as needed. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences and life circumstances guide which techniques are kept or changed.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make consistent work easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep progress going even when life gets in the way.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Lisa focus on?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship issues, and career questions, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on listening and tailoring ideas to each person, using client-centered methods with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of counseling experience and has worked in clinical settings supporting adults with a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are MD and LCPC, and she practices from Maryland.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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