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Lila Hughes

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Lila Hughes, LPC

Pennsylvania

LPC in Pennsylvania - Stress and Addiction focus

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Lila

Lila Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar. Lila also lists ADHD, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue among her areas of work.

She uses practical, person-centered methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions involve looking at thoughts, behaviors, and daily habits, and trying small changes to see what works. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns, along with mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people reframe experiences.

Lila has experience supporting people facing chronic or terminal illness and the caregiver stress that can follow. She has worked with clients dealing with addiction and with family members managing bereavement and end-of-life concerns. That background shapes how she balances problem-solving and emotional support.

Her style emphasizes clear steps and real-world practice. Conversations focus on specific goals, skills to try between sessions, and tracking what changes. Motivational Interviewing can be used when clients are weighing options or finding it hard to start new habits.

Sessions are delivered in English and reflect five years of professional practice in Pennsylvania. People who value concrete strategies and honest conversation about next steps may find this approach useful.

How Lila uses structured approaches in online sessions

Lila commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then try small experiments to change them. CBT is practical and goal-focused, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing addictive urges.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s own goals and preferences and emphasizes respectful listening and collaboration. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, grief, and self-regulation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Lila will talk with the client about their goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. The focus is on practical skills you can use between sessions and on integrating changes into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and family issues, depression and bipolar disorder, plus sleep and self-esteem problems.

How does she use CBT in sessions?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

What is her professional background?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with five years of experience working with people facing addiction, chronic illness, grief, and caregiver stress.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds a PA LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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