Kristen Hughes, LCSW
Arizona LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Self esteem support
About Kristen Hughes
Kristen Hughes is an Arizona-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of professional experience in mental health care. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice emphasizes practical support and compassionate listening, guiding clients as they explore thoughts and feelings and work toward meaningful change.
As an LCSW Kristen completed advanced clinical training and state licensure to provide therapeutic services. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about difficult experiences and complicated emotions. Kristen combines clinical knowledge with a warm, respectful approach to help individuals identify goals and build coping skills that fit their lives.
She understands that beginning therapy can require courage and intentionally acknowledges that first step. Kristen partners with each person to tailor care to their needs, offering steady support as they progress at a pace that feels right for them.
As an LCSW Kristen completed advanced clinical training and state licensure to provide therapeutic services. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about difficult experiences and complicated emotions. Kristen combines clinical knowledge with a warm, respectful approach to help individuals identify goals and build coping skills that fit their lives.
She understands that beginning therapy can require courage and intentionally acknowledges that first step. Kristen partners with each person to tailor care to their needs, offering steady support as they progress at a pace that feels right for them.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristen Hughes have?
Kristen Hughes has 29 years of professional experience in mental health care.
Is Kristen Hughes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license information is AZ LCSW LCSW-2919.
In which languages does Kristen Hughes provide therapy?
Kristen provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristen Hughes located?
Kristen Hughes is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Kristen Hughes as my therapist?
You can work with Kristen Hughes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristen Hughes work with international clients?
Yes, Kristen Hughes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristen 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.
Approaches and remote care tailored to your needs
Kristen commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, offering empathic listening and collaboration to help people explore feelings and build self-understanding, which can be helpful for relationship concerns and self-esteem issues. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, offering tools for daily coping and behavior change.She approaches treatment as a collaborative process, working with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they consider which approaches to emphasize and adjust as progress is made.
Online therapy with Kristen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or on the go, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver effective, person-centered treatment suited to each client.