- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Practical coping tools
- Ten years experience
About Hilary
Hilary Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who helps people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, panic attacks, and related concerns. She works with people facing trauma and abuse, parenting stress, mood changes, and difficulties like obsessive thoughts or attention challenges. Hilary keeps language simple and direct so people can focus on what matters most.
Hilary brings ten years of experience in mental health settings to each session. She starts by listening closely to understand a person's day-to-day challenges and what feels hard right now. Her sessions are interactive and practical; she uses questions and reflections to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Her approach is warm and respectful. She aims to make the room feel nonjudgmental so people can talk honestly about fears, parenting stress, relationship strain, or grief. She pays attention to how symptoms show up in everyday life and looks for workable steps forward.
Hilary uses Client-Centered Therapy to hold space for a person’s perspective and to build on their strengths. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, then test new ways of coping. These methods are applied in ways that fit an individual’s goals.
People who choose Hilary can expect a collaborative process that balances empathy with practical tools. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and aims to help people feel understood while working toward clearer routines and calmer moments.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and personal strengths. Sessions emphasize listening, empathy, and working from what matters to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and build trust as they address issues like anxiety, grief, or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and develop concrete coping skills for panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or social anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hilary will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and pace. She uses the person’s feedback to adjust what they try together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cutting out commute time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between errands. They can also allow shorter check-ins when people need quick support or audio-only options when video is not suitable. Ask about the available formats when you schedule to pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hilary commonly help with?
She supports people facing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, trauma, parenting strain, OCD and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive, warm, respectful and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then works collaboratively to try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Hilary has ten years of experience working in the mental health field in Connecticut.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.