Therapist profile
Regina Hughes, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180004763
- NPI1578200655
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT strategies
- ACT values work
- DBT emotion skills
About Regina
Regina Hughes is an Illinois LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 23 years of practice. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and addiction. She also has experience supporting clients with ADHD, autism, and academic or behavioral concerns.
Her background includes work with adults, teens, and families, and she has supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse. She has helped clients with relationship strain, parenting challenges, career stress, grief, and the ups and downs of long-term mood conditions. Anger and stress appear frequently in her caseload.
Regina describes a client-centered style that emphasizes listening and respect. She aims for straightforward conversations where problems are named and manageable steps are planned. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
Her clinical approach draws from several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take purposeful action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Regina also integrates emotionally-focused and humanistic ideas to strengthen connection and self-understanding. She frames treatment as collaborative work - planning, practicing skills, and checking progress. Practical goals might include reducing reactive outbursts, improving workplace coping, or repairing relationship patterns.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clear on what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values. It is often useful when anger or frustration gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that feed reactive behavior and practicing different responses; it suits problems like workplace stress and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills to reduce impulsive reactions and manage strong feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Regina treats therapy as a collaborative effort and will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, temperament, and day-to-day demands. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, then adding DBT skills or ACT work as needs shift.
The practical benefits of online work can help fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm the session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online sessions also make it possible to continue care if someone is traveling or lives outside the therapist's immediate area. The focus remains on setting clear goals, practicing skills between meetings, and reviewing progress together.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
Regina works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, self esteem, career problems, ADHD and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and straightforward planning. Conversations focus on practical steps and skill-building rather than technical language.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and community practice.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and practices in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.