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Jennifer Hughes

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Jennifer Hughes, LPC

Oklahoma

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Mood Concerns

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  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Jennifer

Jennifer Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, and challenges tied to chronic illness. Jennifer also supports concerns related to ADHD, grief, parenting stress, relationship troubles, and career strain.

She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and on testing small changes to see what helps. Jennifer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to teach coping skills and manage intense emotions.

Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing shape how she listens and plans next steps. These approaches mean she starts with the person’s goals and works at a steady pace that fits their life. Mindfulness practices are added when helpful to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

In the room she aims for straightforward collaboration. She will talk through specific problems, try concrete strategies, and adjust approaches if something is not working. Sessions tend to be action-focused with clear tasks to practice between meetings.

Her background includes community-based clinical work across a range of ages and presentations. That experience informs how she supports people managing co-occurring issues such as chronic pain, neurodivergence, codependency, and attachment-related concerns. She invites clients to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session when ready.

How Jennifer Uses CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work Online

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and gives specific exercises to practice between sessions, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are practical steps to manage strong feelings and reduce reactive responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and sets goals, starting from what the client wants to address and pacing the work accordingly.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She will review goals and preferences with clients and adjust methods as needed so the plan fits their situation. That collaborative process helps decide which skills and exercises to focus on.

If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The platform uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel, and fit therapy into a busy week, but the exact formats offered should be confirmed when arranging the first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with most often?

She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and relationship concerns.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete strategies to change patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of professional work experience in community-based clinical settings supporting a wide range of presentations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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