Lila Hughes, LPC
Narrative and person-centered counselor for life changes
Details
| Name | Lila Hughes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Lila
Lila Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She draws on Narrative and client-centered ways of working to help people notice patterns in their stories and find workable changes. Her approach aims to be direct, kind, and practical for everyday life.
She has five years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and problems with sleep.
Background and approach
She also helps those coping with grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Lila pays attention to how life roles and relationships affect emotional health and daily routines. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and small, doable steps.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools when they fit a person's needs. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and ground people during hard moments. Her work also includes concerns like self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and relationship or family conflict.
Lila has experience supporting people facing aging or caregiver stress and those managing hospice or end-of-life challenges. People who choose her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where their values steer the process. She collaborates on goals and adjusts methods to what actually helps in daily life.
Practical strategies and new ways of telling personal stories are woven into every step.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Lila works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lila among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Lila among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Lila among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Lila among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lila among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lila directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lila directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people revisit the stories they tell about themselves, notice harmful patterns, and experiment with new ways of describing their lives. Narrative work is useful for issues like depression, grief, relationship concerns, and identity questions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead so goals come from what matters most to them; this approach can be helpful for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and coping with mood shifts.Finding the right approach is part of the process and the therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best. She will check in about what feels useful and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. The aim is to match practical techniques with the stories and values a person brings.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual connection and face-to-face conversation help progress. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to send brief updates, work between sessions, or fit support into a busy day. These options increase flexibility and make regular work on goals more manageable.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Lila help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses Narrative and client-centered approaches that focus on personal stories and strengths. She also draws on CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Lila has five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LPC credentials and practices in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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