Welcome, and thank you for your time. I understand that life can be very hectic and at times overwhelming. From the day to day stressors that are outside of our control, to the trauma and burdens we carry subconsciously. Have you ever wished you could have a break, maybe a mental vacation from the every day noise? Therapy can be just that, a quiet vacation from the outside stressors. Together we can effectively cope with anxiety, manage those stressors, and navigate through the noise. By searching out help, you have already taken the most important step. I have over 15 years experience in mental health and specialize in anxiety, addiction issues, anger management, depression, and family/relationship concerns. There is no issue too small to bring to therapy, and no concern too big that it can’t be addressed. Therapy is your ship, and I want to help you navigate your life to more peaceful and calm waters.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My goal for the first session is for you to feel accepted, heard, understood and valued. This is a safe place for you to bring up and process whatever you feel, and to do it without judgement. Together we will establish a treatment plan that is tailored to fit you as an individual. I believe in an approach that is individualized, and hope you will feel empowered after each session as we work towards your progress and growth.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I like to take an individualized approach to therapy, and will use the evidence based tools that best fit your needs. Some approaches used will be motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral/dialectical behavioral, emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have worked in all areas of mental health of over 20years, starting in residential adolescent treatment, home based therapy, ABA therapy, addiction treatment and hospital/medical social work. I have provided individual and group therapy to adolescents struggling with behavioral issues, adults coping with the disease of addiction, and have provided therapy to families as they navigate the loss of end of life. I specialize in adolescents, ADHD, addiction, anxiety, bipolar, family dynamic (such as caring for aging parents), relationship concerns and aging issues.

About Serena Hughes