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Dr. Hurey Hughes, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - LGBT issues and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT and skills work
- DBT informed strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Hurey
Dr. Hurey Hughes is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people with LGBT-related concerns, relationship issues, career stress, and depression. He also supports work on anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, and attention-related difficulties.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical change. He listens to what matters most and then looks for steps that can be tried between meetings. Conversations often center on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding to situations.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and skills-based approaches. That means looking at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and practicing alternative responses in real life. He also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when they fit the client’s goals.
People come for help with stress, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, bipolar mood management, or navigating major life changes such as adoption or foster care issues. He also has experience with topics like kink and alternative sex culture, HIV/AIDS, and codependency when these are part of a person’s concerns.
Sessions aim to be practical and concrete. Dr. Hughes works with each person to set clear, manageable goals and track progress. He asks about what already works and what can be changed next.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Hughes commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to shift mood and functioning. DBT offers concrete coping skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change; it helps clarify goals and build internal motivation through respectful conversation. Together these approaches aim to create clear steps and skills a person can practice between sessions rather than vague advice.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. The process is practical and goal-oriented, with regular check-ins about what is helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to session for discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with people on LGBT-related issues, relationship problems, career stress, depression, anxiety, trauma and related topics listed in his specialties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-focused approaches that look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and practices new responses between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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