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Keith Hugh

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Keith

Keith Hugh is an Illinois-based licensed clinician who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, substance challenges, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

With 13 years of practice as an LCPC, he blends practical skill-building with empathic listening to support clients working through grief, bipolar and depressive symptoms, identity and LGBT concerns, parenting and family dynamics, and career or life transitions.

He uses evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and dialectical techniques to address patterns, coping strategies, and emotional regulation. His work also attends to related areas such as abandonment, attachment and communication problems, codependency, dissociation, and compassion fatigue.

Keith aims to help clients strengthen self-understanding, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and develop more adaptive ways to face ongoing stressors. Sessions are offered through several online formats which accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Prospective clients in Illinois can expect a collaborative, respectful approach that focuses on practical tools and meaningful insight to guide change over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Keith integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical strategies for change; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients’ goals and perspectives guide the work. When emotional regulation and interpersonal patterns are central concerns, he draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach skills for coping, tolerance, and communication.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. He works with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting tools from different models to create a personalized plan. Clients are invited to give feedback so the process evolves with their progress.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to fit sessions into busy lives, choose the format that feels most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and relationship and family problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His work combines client-centered empathy with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to focus on skill-building and emotional understanding.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 13 years of clinical experience to his practice, offering a background in addressing mood, trauma, and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LCPC credential with license number IL LCPC 180011526 and practices in Illinois.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different client needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy with him?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English