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Dr. Hurey Hughes

Compassionate LCSW blending practical therapy and support

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Hurey

Dr. Hurey Hughes brings 15 years of clinical experience as an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia (NC LCSW C009474, VA LCSW 0904008749).

Background and approach

He focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as LGBT concerns, relationships, career stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and a range of intimacy and sexual-health issues. His background also includes work with adoption and foster care, BDSM and kink communities, codependency, gender dysphoria, and other specialized areas listed in his profile.

Dr. Hughes frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients and therapist build an atmosphere that supports honest exploration of thoughts and feelings without judgment.

He practices evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address mood, coping, and behavior change. Clients seeking greater resilience, clearer priorities, or healthier relationships can expect pragmatic strategies paired with empathic support as they pursue meaningful change.

Online Therapy Using Evidence-Informed Techniques

Dr. Hughes integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work to help clients build practical coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and offers structured strategies for change, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT contributes tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, supporting people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist does together with each client. He collaborates to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors the mix of CBT, DBT, or motivational techniques to fit the situation rather than assuming a single method will work for everyone.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from home, and use the mode that feels most comfortable while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Hughes address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy issues, career and stress problems, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as eating concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with DBT techniques and Motivational Interviewing, emphasizing a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment focused on practical skills and insight.
What is his professional background?
Dr. Hughes has 15 years of professional work experience supporting clients across mood, relationship, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with license numbers NC LCSW C009474 and VA LCSW 0904008749, and he practices from North Carolina.
Does he work with clients who speak other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommitment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Gender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSJealousySex addictionYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Virginia

Languages

English