Psychotherapy helps in managing your feelings, making better choices, and removing the obstacles to your goals. As a licensed psychotherapist I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds dealing with emotional difficulties, relationship problems and various psychological conditions. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. My goal is to help my clients define what they truly want, and then help them manage the obstacles that get in their way.
We will explore symptoms and concerns in the context of your personality, your history, and patterns in how you have come to deal with your feelings. I believe change occurs in therapy as you begin to understand unconscious patterns in the way you think, feel, and relate to others.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
NC LCMHC S7136
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I really enjoy talking with Stephan he has helped me through a lot of challenges. He is very kind and very understanding. One of his advice that has always stuck with me is “you have to let it hurt” and it has made coping with depression a bit easier with that saying
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Stephen Hughes is a very knowledgeable therapist who has helped me navigate through complicated traumatic events and made them manageable for me to understand and cope with. He has been a valuable asset to my life’s recovery.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Stephen is very caring and listens to exactly what I’m trying to say. He offers sold support and tools to work through what I’ve got going on.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Stephen is an amazing listener and always provides additional resources after each session. He makes sure my concerns are addressed properly and thoroughly. Highly suggest him!
Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Stephen gave me a safe space to explore and work through a very painful and difficult situation. He was patient, thoughtful, engaged, and calming. I am grateful for his support through this hard time.
Written on Nov 16, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Stephen has been very helpful
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management