- 15 years experience
- North Carolina licensed
- Practical skill building
About Hurey
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 depression, anxiety, stress, career challenges, and relationship concerns. He also has experience with LGBT-related issues and supports people navigating adoption and foster care concerns. He aims to make the first steps toward change easier to take.
Dr. Hughes creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they feel and think. He focuses on practical steps and clear strategies rather than jargon. Sessions tend to be collaborative - he listens first, then helps plan what to try next.
Many people come for help with life transitions, parenting strain, intimacy questions, or problems with motivation and mood. He also works with issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. His broader interests include sexuality topics such as BDSM and kink, as well as challenges like codependency and sex addiction.
Dr. Hughes uses approaches that promote skill building and clearer thinking. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making changes.
His style is direct but empathetic. He supports people who want practical tools and steady guidance while they work toward healthier routines and relationships.
How his approaches guide online work
Dr. Hughes uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can improve day-to-day functioning.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming and when better emotion management would help relationships and work.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit when someone feels stuck about making a change. That approach helps people clarify what matters to them and build their own reasons for moving forward.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful for the individual.
The practical benefits of online therapy vary by platform and session options, so confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively by focusing on skills practice, problem solving, and clear homework between visits.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, career and relationship concerns, and parenting strain. He also works with issues such as trauma, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions practical and collaborative, listening first and then suggesting clear steps to try. The focus is on building skills and making manageable changes.
What experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of professional experience and has worked with people facing LGBT-related issues, career challenges, and mood concerns. That background informs his approach to care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and lists North Carolina as his location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.