- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship patterns
About Cynthia
Cynthia Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 34 years of clinical work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and grief. She also addresses concerns related to ADHD and LGBT issues.
Cynthia uses straightforward conversation to help clients name what feels stuck and what matters next. She encourages people to talk through feelings and reactions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through loss, anger, and the effects of trauma. She has worked with issues tied to abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress. Cynthia also brings experience with chronic illness, co-morbidity, and the aftermath of divorce or domestic violence.
People meeting her can expect conversations about communication, boundaries, and patterns that keep problems repeating. She helps unpack control and codependency issues and looks at how commitment and trust affect relationships. For parents and caregivers she addresses the stress that comes with those roles.
Cynthia frames therapy as a step-by-step process. She and the client set goals together and review progress along the way. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping someone clarify next steps after a change in work, relationships, or health.
Working with evidence-based approaches in online sessions
Cynthia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches skills to manage anxiety and low mood. That method helps people notice automatic reactions and practice more useful responses in daily life.Another approach concentrates on relationship patterns and attachment. It helps people see how early attachment or abandonment concerns affect current relationships, and then practices clearer communication and boundary-setting to change those patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit the situation. They check in on what is or isn't working and adjust the plan together.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping momentum between major life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses plain conversation to name patterns and emotions, then helps identify small practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 34 years of professional work experience providing counseling in Tennessee.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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