Regina Hughes, LCMHC

Regina Hughes is a licensed counselor in North Carolina with 14 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and trauma and abuse. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm and restore everyday functioning. Regina emphasizes a kind, straightforward approach so conversations feel useful from the start.

In sessions she creates a calm space to talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. She uses clear tools to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behavior over time. Work can include setting manageable goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and tracking small changes that add up.

Regina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She pairs that with problem solving and real-world practice tailored to each person’s situation. Sessions are aimed at helping people cope better day to day and move toward goals that matter to them.

Her background includes years working with individuals experiencing relationship challenges, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. Regina also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, and family of origin issues. She encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what needs to change.

People who choose her often look for practical strategies and gentle accountability. She guides each person in choosing tools that fit their life and priorities. If you want a therapist who explains things plainly and helps build step-by-step plans, she may be a good match.

How CBT and practical strategies work online

Regina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable parts so you can practice new skills between meetings. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

She combines CBT with straightforward problem solving and goal-setting. That means sessions focus on what you want to change and how to take practical steps toward those goals. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process she will guide based on your needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between meetings. Online work can allow quick check-ins, the use of worksheets and exercises sent between sessions, and flexible scheduling that matches daily routines.