Elaine Hughes, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed social worker for stress and trauma

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
Life transitions

About Elaine Hughes

Elaine Hughes is a licensed social worker based in New Jersey who brings 19 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - LICSW meaning Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and maintains licensure across multiple states to support a wide range of client needs. Elaine focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life transitions, and she also offers support for issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, family and communication challenges, eating and body image concerns, fertility and cancer-related issues, and aging and geriatric matters.

Elaine approaches each person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes the strengths clients already possess. She blends evidence-informed methods to tailor care to individual goals and circumstances, helping clients develop practical coping skills and new ways of relating to themselves and others. Beginning therapy can require courage, and Elaine acknowledges that first step as a meaningful milestone while offering steady, collaborative support throughout the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Elaine Hughes have?

Elaine Hughes has 19 years of professional experience.

Is Elaine Hughes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: VT LICSW 089.0134482, NH LCSW 5115.

In which languages does Elaine Hughes provide therapy?

Elaine Hughes provides therapy in English.

Where is Elaine Hughes located?

Elaine Hughes is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Elaine Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Elaine Hughes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Elaine Hughes work with international clients?

Elaine Hughes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Elaine Hughes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop early in life and how they influence current relationships and emotional responses. It helps people understand connection and trust issues and supports rebuilding healthier ways of relating to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, skills-oriented approach that explores how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and unhelpful coping patterns by developing new thinking and behavior strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Elaine Hughes works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor a plan that can evolve as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to receive support from home or between commitments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or health limitations, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

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