Therapist profile
Whitney Hughes, LCPC, LMHC
Maine
LCPC and LMHC - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCPC, LMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Hawaii / MHC-763-0; LCPC, Maine / CC6955
- NPI1093475063
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaine
About
- Anger management
- Mindfulness techniques
- Communication skills
About Whitney
Whitney Hughes is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of experience based in Maine. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, anger, and other life challenges. Whitney also supports people navigating LGBT issues, parenting pressures, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. That includes clearer communication, managing strong emotional reactions, and rebuilding routines after a big change. Whitney pays attention to attachment and abandonment patterns that often show up in close relationships.
Her work draws on client-centered listening and solution-focused tools. She uses mindfulness and somatic techniques to help people notice physical signals and calm intense feelings. Trauma-focused methods inform her work with people who have painful past experiences.
Sessions aim to identify small, realistic steps toward better day-to-day functioning. Whitney helps people practice new responses to anger, reduce rumination, and set clearer boundaries. She also supports those dealing with exhaustion from caregiving or compassion fatigue.
She accepts clients across state lines where permitted and offers sessions in English. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what a person says. Online sessions still allow time for that back-and-forth and for prioritizing the issues that matter most in daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity; these skills can be practiced during or between sessions to help with anger and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals to change patterns that cause stress and conflict.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Whitney will collaborate with each person to figure out what fits their needs and preferences. That usually means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one method up front.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice mindfulness or somatic exercises in their own daily setting while getting guidance from a licensed professional.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Maine
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
Whitney works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, trauma, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and related topics such as attachment and abandonment.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening and practical, solution-focused strategies. Mindfulness and somatic practices are also part of her approach to help manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting adults through emotional and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds ME LCPC and HI LMHC credentials and is based in Maine.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients where arrangements and licensing allow.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you enroll.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.