Regina Hughes

Practical CBT strategies for everyday challenges

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages: English

About Regina

Regina Hughes is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who brings 14 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges.

Background and approach

She specializes in working through parenting concerns, grief, trauma and addiction-related issues while also addressing intimacy, self-esteem, career strain, and life transitions. Regina approaches these topics with practical strategies and an emphasis on helping clients regain balance and clearer thinking.

She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and collaborate on realistic steps forward. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, she helps clients identify patterns that contribute to distress and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve communication.

Regina welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

CBT-informed care and online access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with practical behavioral changes; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day difficulties. Regina uses CBT techniques to help clients develop skills for managing symptoms, improving problem-solving, and changing behaviors that maintain distress.

She emphasizes working together to find the right approach for each person, recognizing that goals, preferences, and life circumstances shape what will help most. The therapist will collaborate with clients to tailor strategies and adjust methods as progress and needs evolve.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Regina provides flexible options to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Online formats can make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy routine while still focusing on practical, evidence-informed tools.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Regina works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and grief among other areas listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and focuses on practical strategies to explore thoughts and feelings while collaborating with clients on realistic steps forward.

How much experience does she have supporting clients?

She has 14 years of professional work experience in the mental health field.

Where is she licensed and located?

Regina holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 9369.

Can people who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English for those who are eligible to receive care across borders.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English