Dr. Hurey Hughes, LCSW

Dr. Hurey Hughes is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. He is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and helps people facing relationship strain, LGBT concerns, career stress, depression, and anxiety. He emphasizes a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what matters to them.

He focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels overwhelming. Sessions often involve identifying patterns that keep problems repeating and trying small experiments to see what helps. He uses clear, direct conversation and collaborative goal-setting rather than lengthy theory talks.

Dr. Hughes also works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and bipolar challenges. His additional interests include adoption and foster care, kink and alternative sex culture, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, jealousy, and sex addiction. He aims to meet each person where they are and adapt the approach to their needs.

People who prefer straightforward guidance and a focus on skills may find his style helpful. He encourages people to bring real-life problems into sessions for immediate work. Progress is framed as small, practical changes rather than dramatic promises.

He asks curious questions, listens closely, and helps people test new ways of coping outside sessions. If someone wants a coach-like emphasis on action or a calm space to process feelings, he blends those elements to fit the moment.

How CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing Help Online

Dr. Hughes commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to change how situations feel. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.

DBT emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and keeping relationships steady. It can help when feelings feel overwhelming or when reactions get in the way of goals. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to help people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment to steps they choose.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This happens collaboratively so clients can give feedback and adjust the plan as they go.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate being able to schedule therapy around work, school, or caregiving, and to focus on skill practice and real-life problem solving during and between sessions.