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Elaine Hughes, LICSW, LCSW
New Jersey
LICSW LCSW - Anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Elaine
Elaine Hughes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Vermont as a LICSW and in New Hampshire as an LCSW, and she practices in New Jersey. Elaine focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.
She uses structured approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions center on clear strategies and small experiments the client can try between meetings. Elaine draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts that fuel worry and mood problems, and she also uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns.
Her work also integrates skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and build steady routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs how she attends to strong feelings in relationships and losses. She helps people with concerns tied to abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and changes after separation or divorce.
Elaine asks clients to set practical goals and to track what helps and what does not. She explains steps plainly and reviews progress at each session. The focus is on usable skills, clearer thinking, and practical steps to handle day-to-day challenges.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently accepted. Cost varies by location and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Elaine uses structured approaches in online work
Elaine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based ideas as part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-based approaches look at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current responses, which can help with communication and feelings of abandonment.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and build steadier daily routines. DBT skills include practical tools for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practice supports noticing thoughts and bodily signals without getting swept away.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to pick approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences and will reassess as progress is made. That process includes trying specific exercises and reviewing what helps.
The profile does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire and set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses practical, structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts, and draws on attachment work, DBT skills, EFT, and mindfulness as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, grief, and related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
Elaine holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, is licensed in Vermont as a LICSW and in New Hampshire as an LCSW, and practices in New Jersey.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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